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S411 BOK

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,153 mi
Last recorded138,153 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS411 BOK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 138,153 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 137,700 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2011 129,710 miles

Both trailing arm bushes perished

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 129,710 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both trailing arm bushes perished

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 122,280 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE CORRODED AND SLIGHTLY BLOWING

FRONT DISC'S LIPPED

N/S/F TYRE 2MM

N/S/R TYRE 3MM

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jul 2010 122,280 miles

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

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE CORRODED AND SLIGHTLY BLOWING

FRONT DISC'S LIPPED

N/S/F TYRE 2MM

N/S/R TYRE 3MM

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jul 2009 113,989 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 106,010 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 106,010 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 100,708 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 93,263 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 93,263 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 93,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated 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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S411 BOK 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 61.5%.

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 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 S411 BOK, 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.

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S411 BOK is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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