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S168 SRD

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,805 mi
Last recorded78,805 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 SRD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 78,805 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,061 miles

front floors corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 76,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 76,602 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,827 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 74,981 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 74,394 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 74,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,221 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 72,052 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,778 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 70,771 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 69,058 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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S168 SRD is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green 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 S168 SRD, 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 S168 SRD registered?

S168 SRD is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S168 SRD safe to buy?

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