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S292 BWV

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,877 mi
Last recorded55,877 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS292 BWV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,877 miles

Covers fitted to outer sills

Front tyres wearing on inner tread

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Slight binding at nearside front wheel when rotated

Pass 9 Aug 2014 53,659 miles

Advise brake fluid top up.

Coolant reservoir low,rectified .

Engine oil level low.

Front tyres are wearing on the inner tread.

Loss of coolant at heater hose on the rear of engine.Tempoary repair prior to test.

Nearside front brake hangs on when rotated.

Outer driveshaft gaiters are aged.

Rear suspension bushes are deteriorated offside and nearside rear.

Pass 10 Aug 2013 50,779 miles

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

unable to check inner brake pads,advise further inspection of brakes

Fail 10 Aug 2013 50,779 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check inner brake pads,advise further inspection of brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,905 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front section of exhaust system beginning to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,986 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to sills obscuring inspection

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

slight perishing at front outer cv gaiters

slight weep at power steering hose

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,785 miles

Covers fitted on the outer sills obscuring the view of body.

Flexible power steering hose to the power steering pump starting to seep.

Nearside front tyre becoming worn on outer treads.

Rear suspension bushes have deteriorated.

Slight perishing deveoping on the nearside and offside front outer drive shaft gaiters.

Tack /screw in centre of tyre tread on the nearside and offside front.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,193 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 34,193 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 30,723 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 1 Aug 2007 30,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 4 Aug 2006 27,212 miles

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

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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S292 BWV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S292 BWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S292 BWV registered?

S292 BWV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S292 BWV safe to buy?

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