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S428 GNH

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,759 mi
Last recorded125,759 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 GNH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 125,759 miles

exhaust heavily corroded in places/flexi slight blow

front discs corroding

general underbody corrosion

n/s wing mirror glass cracked (veiw ok)

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars/perishing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2009 114,479 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front metal brake pipes corroding

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside wing mirror glass slight cracks

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded & Just meets criteria

Offside rear shock damp - Possible slight leak

Offside rear tyreclose to limit & nail in tread

Oil leaks

Fail 1 Sep 2009 114,376 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust corroded

Front metal brake pipes corroding

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside wing mirror glass slight cracks

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded & Just meets criteria

Offside rear shock damp - Possible slight leak

Offside rear tyreclose to limit & nail in tread

Oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2008 105,227 miles

front number plate stained (will need replacement soon)

sump corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2007 97,845 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 97,845 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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 96,584 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 96,584 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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S428 GNH is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S428 GNH, 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 S428 GNH registered?

S428 GNH is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S428 GNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S428 GNH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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