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S304 TWB

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,815 mi
Last recorded93,815 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 TWB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 93,815 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 93,718 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ront brake pads worn ..offside front wheel bearing slight noise /rumble

Pass 13 Sep 2010 84,637 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 84,637 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 78,473 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 78,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brakes binding

Pass 22 Sep 2008 74,612 miles

off/side rear tyre cracking side tread

Pass 17 Sep 2007 71,190 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 63,130 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 63,058 miles

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

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

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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S304 TWB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S304 TWB, 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

How do I check the history of S304 TWB?

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What year was S304 TWB registered?

S304 TWB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S304 TWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S304 TWB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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