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S186 NES

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,524 mi
Last recorded87,524 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 NES
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 87,524 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 87,209 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 86,667 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 86,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,357 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2011 85,593 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 85,592 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,505 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 83,380 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 83,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 78,758 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 78,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 75,203 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 75,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 67,896 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 67,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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S186 NES is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S186 NES, 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 S186 NES registered?

S186 NES is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S186 NES safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 NES shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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