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S146 BWW

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,744 mi
Last recorded68,744 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 BWW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,744 miles

rear suspension arm bushes starting to show wear

sill covers fitted

under body starting to get rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,753 miles

UNDER BODY RUSTING IN PLACES

Pass 21 Aug 2008 67,186 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

plastic sill covers fitted

under body starting to rust

Pass 31 Aug 2007 65,662 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR

N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED SLIGHTLY

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2007 65,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR

N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED SLIGHTLY

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2006 64,305 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

FRONT SUSPENSION RUSTING SLIGHTLY

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

UNDER BODY RUSTING SLIGHTLY

Fail 13 Sep 2006 64,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

FRONT SUSPENSION RUSTING SLIGHTLY

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

UNDER BODY RUSTING SLIGHTLY

How Reliable is the Rover 416?

Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,721
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
110,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,498
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 28,072
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27,904
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22,669
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S146 BWW is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 73,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 416 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S146 BWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 416 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S146 BWW registered?

S146 BWW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S146 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S146 BWW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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