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S415 GAF

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,477 mi
Last recorded86,477 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS415 GAF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2015 86,477 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre uneven tread

Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,055 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r tyre uneven tread

Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,581 miles

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

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

centre silencer very rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,917 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre outer wall has started to crack

Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,365 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre perishing in tread & walls

Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,768 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,597 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,104 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,278 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,248 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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S415 GAF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S415 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S415 GAF registered?

S415 GAF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S415 GAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S415 GAF shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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