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S434 UPU

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

74,229 mi
Last recorded74,229 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS434 UPU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2022 74,229 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Front Suspension components corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 73,825 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside rear door shut corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 73,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front floors corroded

sill trims fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2020 73,571 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front floors corroded

sill trims fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 73,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2019 73,047 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,462 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 72,454 miles

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 71,502 miles

HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS POOR

NEARSIDE WING MIRROR CASING DAMAGED

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAKS

WIPER MOTOR NOISY

nearside front headlamp damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,536 miles

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

front screen damage

front wipers noise

offside front bumper loose and danage

offside rear tyre starting to perish

poor beam image on both head lamps

Fail 9 Feb 2016 70,533 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

front screen damage

front wipers noise

offside front bumper loose and danage

offside rear tyre starting to perish

poor beam image on both head lamps

Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 68,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

front screen damage

Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,089 miles

both front c v boots perishing

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre on 2mm

oil leaking from sump pan & corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013 65,287 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 65,267 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,576 miles

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

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

both outer sills covered

offside front bumper loose

Pass 9 Feb 2011 60,439 miles

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

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

both headlamps poor beam patterns

both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

n/s/f wing mirror lens taped on

Fail 8 Feb 2011 60,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both headlamps poor beam patterns

both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

n/s/f wing mirror lens taped on

Pass 9 Feb 2010 58,886 miles

screen damage

Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,383 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 55,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 52,924 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 49,980 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 46,519 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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S434 UPU is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UPU, 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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S434 UPU is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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