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S496 MJW

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,057 mi
Last recorded51,057 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 MJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 51,057 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 51,057 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 50,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 48,883 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 47,270 miles

Offside Front base of 'A' post under vehicle area adjacent jacking point has some corrosion but not considered excessive.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 46,147 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,074 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 45,074 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 43,921 miles

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

n/s washert jet partially blocked

Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 41,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 40,616 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 40,616 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,444 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 39,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,744 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s washer jet partially blocked

rear brakes imbalance 23%

Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,767 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 33,716 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 31,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,698 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 29,812 miles

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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S496 MJW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S496 MJW, 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 S496 MJW registered?

S496 MJW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S496 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S496 MJW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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