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S454 MCY

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,160 mi
Last recorded65,160 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS454 MCY
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 65,160 miles

Front driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Large bush in n/s rear suspension arm is starting to deteriorate.

Metal brake pipes going to o/s front and rear hoses are corroding.

N/s mirror glass is missing.

Numb er plates are discolouring.

brake pedal travel seems a little longer than usual.

Fail 15 Dec 2009 65,155 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)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Large bush in n/s rear suspension arm is starting to deteriorate.

Metal brake pipes going to o/s front and rear hoses are corroding.

N/s mirror glass is missing.

Numb er plates are discolouring.

brake pedal travel seems a little longer than usual.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,635 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 61,634 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2007 57,231 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,341 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 34,603 miles

Nearside Rear 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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S454 MCY is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S454 MCY, 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 S454 MCY registered?

S454 MCY is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S454 MCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S454 MCY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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