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S544 DFB

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,908 mi
Last recorded80,908 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS544 DFB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 80,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake travel high

Fail 27 Nov 2008 80,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Nov 2007 73,749 miles

centre pipe join to rear box heavily corroded

cooling radiator very poor condition

front discs worn thin and corroding

nearside cv boot perished

nearside front inner door handle missing but still opens from inside

nearside rear brake requires inspection

nearside rear indicator whiting slightly

offside front inner door handle sticky

rear exhaust box and join poor condition

wiper motor very noisy

Fail 26 Nov 2007 73,749 miles

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

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

centre pipe join to rear box heavily corroded

cooling radiator very poor condition

front discs worn thin and corroding

nearside cv boot perished

nearside front inner door handle missing but still opens from inside

nearside rear brake requires inspection

nearside rear indicator whiting slightly

offside front inner door handle sticky

rear exhaust box and join poor condition

wiper motor very noisy

Pass 28 Nov 2006 68,443 miles

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

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

Passenger front door interior handle missing at time of test but still able to open door from inside of the vehicle

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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S544 DFB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S544 DFB, 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

How do I check the history of S544 DFB?

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What year was S544 DFB registered?

S544 DFB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S544 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S544 DFB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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