MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,933 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside mirror is damaged
the nearside front and both rear tyres are in very poor condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside mirror is damaged
oil filter has hole in it /had to put 3ltrs of oil in car
the nearside front and both rear tyres are in very poor condition
sill panels have covers on them
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
sill panels have covers on them
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front tyre worn on edges
offside front tyre worn on edges
nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge due to the outer grooves not being cut as deep as the inner groov es at time of manufacture
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front tyre worn on edges
offside front tyre worn on edges
nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge due to the outer grooves not being cut as deep as the inner groov es at time of manufacture
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S279 KSN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 S279 KSN, 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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S279 KSN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 September 1998.
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