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S422 BWK

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,853 mi
Last recorded105,853 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 BWK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 105,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r and n/s/f shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

rear registration plate becoming discoloured

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim inner face

Fail 15 Aug 2011 105,853 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r and n/s/f shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

rear registration plate becoming discoloured

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim inner face

Pass 17 Aug 2010 102,238 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 102,238 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 98,868 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate slightly detiorated

Pass 2 Oct 2008 94,692 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 83,267 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 70,833 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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S422 BWK is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S422 BWK, 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 S422 BWK registered?

S422 BWK is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S422 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S422 BWK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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