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S503 DJW

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,498 mi
Last recorded82,498 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 DJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 82,498 miles

both rear suspension trailing arm main bushes deteriorating/unbonding

o/s/r outer wheelarch corroding

o/s/r tyre worn off on outer edge & very close to minimum legal requirements

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split/deteriorated

slight exhaust blow from front section to cat joint

unable to visually check brake pads

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 82,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear suspension trailing arm main bushes deteriorating/unbonding

o/s/r outer wheelarch corroding

o/s/r tyre worn off on outer edge & very close to minimum legal requirements

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split/deteriorated

slight exhaust blow from front section to cat joint

unable to visually check brake pads

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,489 miles

front tyres worn off on inner edges - n/s down to minimum legal limit - advise to be replaced

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroding

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorating/unbonding

rear tyres wearing off on outer edges - n/s very close to minimum legal limit

slight exhaust blow from front to cat section joint

unable to visually check brake pads

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers/skirts)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 73,846 miles

rear suspension trailing arm main bushes deteriorating

registration plates starting to deteriorate

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers/skirts)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 70,106 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 70,106 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 66,199 miles

both rear main bushes starting to crack

oil leak

pads not checked

sills not checked-covered

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2007 61,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 61,778 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 59,362 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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S503 DJW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S503 DJW, 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 S503 DJW registered?

S503 DJW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S503 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S503 DJW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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