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S165 TWF

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,349 mi
Last recorded56,349 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 TWF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,349 miles

BOTH REAR RADIUS ARMS / LARGE BUSHES STARTING TO BECOME SPLIT / PERISHED

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY HEAVLY CORRODED / BECOMING WEAK AT REAR JOINT SECTION / PIPES EITHER SIDE / ADVISE TO REPLACE SOON

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 28 Feb 2008 56,349 miles

BOTH REAR RADIUS ARMS / LARGE BUSHES STARTING TO BECOME SPLIT / PERISHED

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY HEAVLY CORRODED / BECOMING WEAK AT REAR JOINT SECTION / PIPES EITHER SIDE / ADVISE TO REPLACE SOON

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,205 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 46,205 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 36,584 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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S165 TWF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S165 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 S165 TWF registered?

S165 TWF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S165 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S165 TWF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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