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S448 BWK

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,113 mi
Last recorded68,113 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 BWK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,113 miles

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

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

both sides sill panel cover by trims,not able to full check

front and rear suspension and brake slightly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 68,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both sides sill panel cover by trims,not able to full check

front and rear suspension and brake slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,694 miles

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded slightly

Front floor pan corner areas getting corroded (esp O/S/F)

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES SLIGHTLY

O/S/F Inner w/arch area near subframe mount, getting abit corroded

O/S/R outer b/pad low and nearing limits of wear

Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by trims)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,850 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded slightly

Front floor pan areas near susp/arm mounts getting abit corroded (esp O/S/F)

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

Slight corrosion starting at Inner w/arch areas

Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by trims)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,222 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 59,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRont brakes are out of ballance,

Front floors are rusty

Front tyres are worn at inner edges,

Offside front seat belt is slow to return.

Rear suspension radius arm pivots start of cracking,

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Slight binding at front wheels.

Start of rusting at nearside front inner arch.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 55,821 miles

Both outer D/Shaft gaiters getting abit cracked and perrished slightly

O/S and N/S front floor pan corner areas at seams and around jacking points,getting abit corroded slightly

Outer sill areas not checked (Hidden by plastic trims

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,589 miles

ABS Opperates whilst testing rear axle .Road test brakes perform as required.

Front brakes are out of ballance

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Fail 30 Sep 2008 52,589 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brakes are out of ballance

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 50,066 miles

Cover above foot pedals is loose.

Front discs appear worn but servicable.

Nearside front tyre is worn at inner edge.

Offside front brake pads appear low but servicable.

Sills are cov ered full exam not posible.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,540 miles

Exhaust generaly rusty at rear.

Small damage at windscreen.

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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S448 BWK is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S448 BWK, 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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S448 BWK is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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