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S196 RPW

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,168 mi
Last recorded100,168 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 RPW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 100,168 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 81,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 74,236 miles

pass front inside door handle missing can still be opened

Fail 14 Jan 2009 74,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

pass front inside door handle missing can still be opened

Pass 3 Jan 2008 65,713 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 61,039 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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S196 RPW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S196 RPW, 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 S196 RPW registered?

S196 RPW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is S196 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S196 RPW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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