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S540 NGA

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,380 mi
Last recorded50,380 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 NGA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2015 50,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Lower wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner front wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Lower wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner front wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Both front floor pan chassis sections corroded

Front and rear brake pipe ferules corroded.

Front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 46,117 miles

Both front jacking point areas of sills corroded within prescribed areas .

Offside and Nearside rear of front wings corroded and holed.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,279 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 42,279 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,830 miles

Both front tyres close to legal tread limmits.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,512 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 33,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

heat shield on cat insecure.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,212 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 31,212 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

condition of front wiper blades

Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,830 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,693 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,378 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 26,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,008 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 22,990 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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S540 NGA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S540 NGA, 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 S540 NGA registered?

S540 NGA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S540 NGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S540 NGA shows 15 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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