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S416 MJW

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,757 mi
Last recorded128,757 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS416 MJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 128,757 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2018 128,757 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2017 121,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished in in poor condition

nsr tyre has nail in

Fail 20 Oct 2017 120,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre perished in in poor condition

nsr tyre has nail in

Pass 21 Oct 2016 111,777 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 103,010 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 103,010 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2014 98,352 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 95,209 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 90,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside mirror damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2011 86,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 86,319 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Sep 2010 81,990 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 76,220 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 71,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,650 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 67,202 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 61,590 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 61,590 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 54,747 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 MJW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S416 MJW, 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 S416 MJW registered?

S416 MJW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S416 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S416 MJW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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