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S329 DWK

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

49,842 mi
Last recorded49,842 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS329 DWK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 49,842 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 49,832 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 49,808 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 49,360 miles

exhaust system corroded

number of suspension parts corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2023 49,360 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

number of suspension parts corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 48,563 miles

front tyres close to wear bars

Fail 5 Dec 2022 48,545 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front floor/sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 8 Dec 2021 47,797 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 46,256 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 45,727 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 44,541 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 43,235 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 41,898 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 40,668 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,396 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 39,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 37,534 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 35,142 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 35,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 33,691 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 31,964 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 29,592 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,592 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,070 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 26,426 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,322 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 21,976 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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S329 DWK is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S329 DWK, 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 S329 DWK registered?

S329 DWK is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is S329 DWK safe to buy?

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