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S412 GAF

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,367 mi
Last recorded101,367 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS412 GAF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 101,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering rack has slight play

Fail 6 Aug 2008 101,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2007 91,004 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Brake pipes covered with plastic

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Suspension componenets corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2007 90,979 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake pipes corroded

Brake pipes covered in plastic

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2006 80,739 miles

n/s/r tyre depth at 2mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2005 72,759 miles

mid exhaust section corroded

rear silencer heavily corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in rack

Fail 27 Oct 2005 72,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

mid exhaust section corroded

rear silencer heavily corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in rack

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 GAF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S412 GAF, 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 GAF registered?

S412 GAF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S412 GAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S412 GAF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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