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S227 WYD

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,294 mi
Last recorded102,294 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 WYD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 102,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 97,603 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 97,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,484 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 88,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 88,875 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 83,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 83,726 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 78,797 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,229 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 76,229 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,812 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 72,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 62,404 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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S227 WYD is a 1998 Rover 416 in White 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 S227 WYD, 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 S227 WYD registered?

S227 WYD is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S227 WYD safe to buy?

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