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S150 DAA

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,388 mi
Last recorded116,388 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 DAA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2013 116,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battert tray loose but secure

brake fulid and collant level low

front washer jets aimed low

front wiper motor very noisy

o/s front tyre low and deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2012 107,914 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery tray loose

both front tyres under pressure

collant level low

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Oct 2012 107,668 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery tray loose

both front tyres under pressure

collant level low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Oct 2011 97,652 miles

both number plates in poor condition

floor pans and sills rusty

rear brakes binding on slightly

Fail 28 Oct 2011 97,652 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both number plates in poor condition

floor pans and sills rusty

rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2010 888,883 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 85,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,260 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 83,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 78,311 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 78,311 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2006 67,043 miles

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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S150 DAA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S150 DAA, 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.

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S150 DAA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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