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S226 DAE

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,181 mi
Last recorded24,181 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 DAE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 24,181 miles

N/S/R tyre perished & worn on inner edge

O/S/F door window inop

O/S/F headlamp poor beam pattern

battery loose (but secure)

front brake pads approx 80% worn

surface corrosion to both front floorpans

Fail 30 Sep 2013 24,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F door window inop

O/S/F headlamp poor beam pattern

O/S/F tyre perished & worn on inner edge

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

battery loose (but secure)

front brake pads approx 80% worn

surface corrosion to both front floorpans

N/S/F tyre perished & deep split around tread (not to cord)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 23,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both head lights have poor pattern

os front window inop

srs light stays on

Fail 20 Sep 2012 23,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both head lights have poor pattern

os front window inop

srs light stays on

Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F window not working

O/S/R tyre split/perished & in very poor condition

both headlamp beam patterns poor

front brake pads wearing low

gearbox noisy?

Fail 20 Sep 2011 23,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F window not working

O/S/R tyre split/perished & in very poor condition

both headlamp beam patterns poor

front brake pads wearing low

gearbox noisy?

Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,604 miles

os rear brake binding slightly

os rear tyre cut/split around sidewall to tread

Fail 20 Sep 2010 22,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

os rear brake binding slightly

os rear tyre cut/split around sidewall to tread

Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,952 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,351 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,769 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,029 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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S226 DAE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S226 DAE, 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 S226 DAE registered?

S226 DAE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S226 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S226 DAE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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