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S164 MBY

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,854 mi
Last recorded70,854 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 MBY
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2015 70,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,903 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 67,677 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers inside door handle loose

Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,430 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,151 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 54,151 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 49,053 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 43,151 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 383,340 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,627 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,186 miles

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

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

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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S164 MBY is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S164 MBY, 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 S164 MBY registered?

S164 MBY is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S164 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S164 MBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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