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S427 HKO

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,317 mi
Last recorded104,317 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS427 HKO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 104,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corrosion at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 103,791 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to windscreen a zone not in swept area not exceeding 10 mm

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40 mm

n/s and o/s repeater lamps starting to discolour

o/s and n/s front indicators starting to discolour

some binding to o/s/f wheel when rotated

washers appear to be weak

Pass 3 Apr 2017 102,925 miles

Both front indicators discoloured

Both side repeaters discoloured

Cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Oil leak

Some corrosion to exhaust system

Some corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 30 Mar 2017 102,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front indicators discoloured

Both side repeaters discoloured

Cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Oil leak

Some corrosion to exhaust system

Some corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Mar 2016 101,858 miles

coolant level low

o/s/r tyre edeteriatintg

washers seem a little weak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 97,391 miles

Oil leak

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both side repeators slightly discoloured

chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,507 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to windscreen a.zone not exceeding 10mm

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

n/s and o/s outer c.v gaiters deteriating

o/s/r tyre deteriating

oil leak

windscreen washers seem weak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 88,850 miles

damage to windscreen a zone not exceeding 10mm

n/s wiper blade split at end

oil leak

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Fail 21 Feb 2013 88,850 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to windscreen a zone not exceeding 10mm

n/s wiper blade split at end

oil leak

some binding to n/s/f wheel when rotated

some binding to n/s/r wheel when rotated

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,961 miles

stone chip in windscreen outside of swept area

Fail 16 Feb 2012 85,961 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

catalytic converter corroded at join with centre pipe

rear exhaust box corroded at join with centre pipe

stone chip in windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,076 miles

corosion to exhaust system

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

engine oil leak

n/s and o/s washer jets partialy blocked

outer c.v gaiters starting to deteriate

Fail 1 Feb 2011 83,076 miles

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

corosion to exhaust system

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

engine oil leak

n/s and o/s washer jets partialy blocked

outer c.v gaiters starting to deteriate

Fail 20 Jan 2010 80,211 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight brake binding felt when spinning o/s/r wheel

washers are poor

Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,211 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight brake binding felt when spinning o/s/r wheel

washers are poor

Pass 15 Jan 2009 77,460 miles

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

offside rear brake noisy

Pass 24 Jan 2008 73,065 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

coolant radiator fins corroded

nearside front wiper blade split

slight brake imbalance

Fail 24 Jan 2008 73,065 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

coolant radiator fins corroded

nearside front wiper blade split

slight brake imbalance

Pass 12 Jan 2007 66,868 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 66,868 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

radiator fins breaking up

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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S427 HKO is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S427 HKO, 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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S427 HKO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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