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S468 GJW

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,501 mi
Last recorded103,501 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 GJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 103,501 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sills not checked

Pass 17 Jan 2012 97,939 miles

covers over sills

Fail 16 Jan 2012 97,939 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

covers over sills

Pass 17 Jan 2011 91,353 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 85,754 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 85,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 72,527 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 64,640 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 64,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 54,355 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 54,355 miles

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

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

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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S468 GJW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S468 GJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S468 GJW registered?

S468 GJW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S468 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S468 GJW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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