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S160 FNW

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,054 mi
Last recorded133,054 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 FNW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2007 133,054 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)

front brakes out of balance advise early service

Fail 11 Dec 2007 133,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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)

front brakes out of balance advise early service

Pass 13 Dec 2006 121,156 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 121,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 104,626 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 104,626 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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S160 FNW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S160 FNW, 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 S160 FNW registered?

S160 FNW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S160 FNW safe to buy?

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