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S443 NKH

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,826 mi
Last recorded105,826 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS443 NKH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 105,826 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 105,826 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion underfloor

couldnt view outter sills due to side kit

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 104,068 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 104,068 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

couldnt view outter sills due to side kit

discs started to wear

slight play on offside front rack arm

Pass 18 May 2007 100,583 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 100,581 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear suspension bush starting to show signs of deteration

slight wear in steering rack at o/s

Pass 22 Aug 2006 94,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2005

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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S443 NKH is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red 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 S443 NKH, 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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S443 NKH is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S443 NKH safe to buy?

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