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S429 APD

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,513 mi
Last recorded68,513 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 APD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,513 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 68,513 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres cracking outer tread to wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 68,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LEADING BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 68,443 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LEADING BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,302 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 68,139 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 68,139 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 67,901 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 67,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,717 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 67,492 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 67,212 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 67,212 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,839 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 66,837 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 66,419 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 65,226 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 64,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 64,169 miles

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

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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S429 APD is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S429 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.

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What year was S429 APD registered?

S429 APD is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S429 APD safe to buy?

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