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S412 DAE

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,714 mi
Last recorded75,714 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS412 DAE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 75,714 miles

Front bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

exhaust silencers corroded

reverse lamps not working

Pass 30 Jul 2019 75,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wheel arch corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

reverse lamps not working

Fail 15 Jul 2019 75,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill also outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch badly corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leaks

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

reverse lamps in op

Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion around wheel arch

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

general corrosion to exhaust

oil leaks

Fail 11 Jul 2018 75,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion around wheel arch

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

general corrosion to exhaust

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2017 74,285 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 74,282 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,258 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust system coroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 71,868 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust system coroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 70,201 miles

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

both rear brakes slightly tight

headlight images could be better

oil leak from both engine/sump and gearbox

Fail 16 Jul 2014 70,200 miles

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

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

both rear brakes slightly tight

headlight images could be better

oil leak from both engine/sump and gearbox

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,209 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 68,206 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,927 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 57,927 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 54,312 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 49,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,578 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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S412 DAE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S412 DAE, 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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What year was S412 DAE registered?

S412 DAE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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