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S503 GJW

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

30,300 mi
Last recorded30,300 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 30,300 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 30,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 29,890 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 29,890 miles

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

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

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 29,202 miles

Centre pipe and rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 29,201 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre pipe and rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2013 28,288 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,565 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,560 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 25,471 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,330 miles

O/S/R tyre side wall is cracking with age and deteriorating

Fail 23 Apr 2009 24,330 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R tyre side wall is cracking with age and deteriorating

Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,498 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 23,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,178 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 20,744 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 20,744 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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S503 GJW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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.

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What year was S503 GJW registered?

S503 GJW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S503 GJW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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