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S562 DFC

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,404 mi
Last recorded89,404 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS562 DFC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 89,404 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel arch rusty

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 85,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 85,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,903 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,363 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2012 72,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,771 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 60,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,703 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,309 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,809 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 41,310 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 41,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 36,033 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 36,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WEAR

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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S562 DFC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S562 DFC, 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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S562 DFC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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