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S434 AYS

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,462 mi
Last recorded83,462 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS434 AYS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 83,462 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

foot brake pedal slightly soft

Pass 13 Feb 2008 76,522 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 76,522 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 75,568 miles

both outer c.v. joints worn

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear radius arm bushes split

rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2006 75,568 miles

Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear radius arm bushes split

rear silencer coroded

Pass 17 Nov 2005 69,217 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 69,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S434 AYS is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S434 AYS, 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 S434 AYS registered?

S434 AYS is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S434 AYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S434 AYS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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