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S335 MJW

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,201 mi
Last recorded71,201 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 MJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 71,201 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 67,480 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,265 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,358 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 62,358 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 58,910 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 55,544 miles

exhaust back box holed and blowing

front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 23 Nov 2006 51,811 miles

FRONT TYRES NEAR LIMIT †N/S REAR TYRE ON LIMIT †O/S REAR TYRE ON LIMIT †

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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S335 MJW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S335 MJW, 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 S335 MJW registered?

S335 MJW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S335 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S335 MJW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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