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S415 GHU

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,970 mi
Last recorded110,970 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS415 GHU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 110,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

rear chassis has light corrosion present

Pass 30 Apr 2013 107,292 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 107,292 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 May 2012 101,736 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear trailing arm bush showing signs of wear starting

Pass 8 May 2012 101,736 miles

near side rear trailing arm bush showing signs of wear starting

Pass 13 May 2011 98,439 miles

avise nearside rear suspension bushe starting to show slight signs of aging

Pass 17 May 2010 89,252 miles

adviswe n/s/r suspension bushe starting to show signs of agging

Pass 7 May 2009 83,631 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 74,388 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 66,595 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 56,560 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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S415 GHU is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GHU, 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 S415 GHU registered?

S415 GHU is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S415 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S415 GHU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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