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S371 MJW

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,241 mi
Last recorded73,241 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 MJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2018 73,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 71,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front near side front indicator showing slight white light

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front off side front floor pan slight corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,915 miles

of side front tyre has a cut

Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,210 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 59,348 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 56,814 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,777 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,704 miles

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

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 7 Jul 2008 45,362 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

near side front tyre side wall slight cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,412 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 37,419 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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S371 MJW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S371 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 S371 MJW registered?

S371 MJW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S371 MJW safe to buy?

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