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S224 MLU

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,546 mi
Last recorded129,546 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 MLU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2018 129,546 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damaged to lower area of windscreen. rust on lower floor area o/s and n/s

Pass 17 Feb 2017 128,601 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 128,601 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 125,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 122,996 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 122,996 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 119,342 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 119,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 114,562 miles

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

rear plate dirty

Fail 13 Feb 2013 114,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear plate dirty

Pass 17 Aug 2011 106,335 miles

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

both front tyres very near limit

brake pedal appears slightly spongey

Pass 23 Aug 2010 101,046 miles

Strongly adv, Suspect rear brake pads low, Full brake inspection, Hand brake travel,Front tyres worn outer tread, Rear exhaust corroded, Corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f floor, Front outer c.v. boots worn,

Tracking check, Rear number plate worn, Plastic covers over outer sills.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 93,987 miles

wipers in poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2009 93,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,878 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 71,379 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Rear suspension bushes worn, n/s/r tyre worn unevenly, Chips in front screen, Rear number plate worn, Headlamp reflectors worn.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,612 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 57,513 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Strongly adv,front brake inspection. Tyre n/s/r nail in tread.

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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S224 MLU is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S224 MLU, 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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S224 MLU is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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