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S466 BNU

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,005 mi
Last recorded72,005 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS466 BNU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,005 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind on n/side rear brake

Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,949 miles

as before

Fail 14 Jul 2011 65,944 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,886 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,631 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,334 miles

Engine overheats at continuous 2,500 to 3000 r.p.m.- satisfactory emission test obtained.

Rear exhaust silencer box corroding but not leaking.

Some binding of rear brakes.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,842 miles

loosing water from header tank when running engine ,

Pass 21 Jul 2006 48,523 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 47,931 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

nail in near side rear tyre

power steering belt starting to crack

slight damage to offside front wing and bumper

washer pressure poor

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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S466 BNU is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S466 BNU, 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 S466 BNU registered?

S466 BNU is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S466 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S466 BNU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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