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S164 ROT

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,542 mi
Last recorded74,542 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 ROT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,542 miles

cracks in front c,v gaiters

rear number plate poor condition

slight runout to rear tyres

corrosion to exhaust centre section

slight wear to rear suspension bushes

surface rust to front and rear brake pipes

Fail 12 Jul 2010 74,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust centre section

cracks in front c,v gaiters

rear number plate poor condition

slight runout to rear tyres

slight wear to rear suspension bushes

surface rust to front and rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2008 67,692 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 67,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,540 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,252 miles

both rear trayling arm bushes perreshing

both rear tyres perreshing

covers over outer sills

near side front c.v boot starting to perreshing

off side rear brake pipe rusty

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 ROT is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ROT, 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 ROT registered?

S164 ROT is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S164 ROT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S164 ROT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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