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S162 TWF

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,342 mi
Last recorded48,342 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 TWF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,342 miles

Body has slight corrosion over back area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear door handle fail out not secure

Fail 19 Sep 2017 48,342 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear door handle fail out not secure

Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,165 miles

vehicle showing signs of corrosion to wheel arches +n/s front outriger all ok at time of test.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,842 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,254 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)

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion to under side of vehicle all ok at time of test.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,536 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 40,694 miles

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion to front floor sectons and rear wheel arches + sill sections coverd by trims/covers all ok at time of test.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,602 miles

There is a slight blow from exhaust manifold not failable at time of test.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 39,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

There is a slight blow from exhaust manifold not failable at time of test.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,413 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,348 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,380 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,480 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 29,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,179 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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S162 TWF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S162 TWF, 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 S162 TWF registered?

S162 TWF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S162 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S162 TWF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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