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S156 KDP

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,146 mi
Last recorded75,146 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 KDP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 75,146 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 75,146 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front floor pan slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,918 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 71,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,520 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 68,520 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,839 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2013 63,839 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,736 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 57,735 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,904 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside rear door catch requires attention

nearside windscreen washer poor

rear tyres perishing

spare wheel well damp

Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,883 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,085 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 50,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,936 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 48,936 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S156 KDP is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S156 KDP, 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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What year was S156 KDP registered?

S156 KDP is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S156 KDP safe to buy?

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