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S170 WOM

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,685 mi
Last recorded55,685 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 WOM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 55,685 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 55,684 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,095 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 53,095 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,885 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 51,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 50,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,135 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,532 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,514 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,846 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 44,825 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 44,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 41,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osr tyre perished

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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S170 WOM is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S170 WOM, 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 S170 WOM registered?

S170 WOM is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S170 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S170 WOM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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