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S416 APD

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,327 mi
Last recorded63,327 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS416 APD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,327 miles

front tyre size 195/55/15 , rear tyre size 185/55/15.

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside rear tyre close to wear limit on inner edge.

rear subframe bushes perishing.

screen damaged.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 63,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyre size 195/55/15 , rear tyre size 185/55/15.

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside rear tyre close to wear limit on inner edge.

rear subframe bushes perishing.

screen damaged.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 58,364 miles

o/s and n/s front brake disc worn

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge on limit

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

stone chips in n/s windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2008 58,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s front brake disc worn

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge on limit

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

stone chips in n/s windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,574 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 45,574 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,178 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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S416 APD 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 S416 APD, 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

How do I check the history of S416 APD?

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What year was S416 APD registered?

S416 APD is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S416 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S416 APD 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.

Does S416 APD have outstanding finance?

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