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S567 FDL

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,201 mi
Last recorded133,201 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS567 FDL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2011 133,201 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Metal Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

N/S/R Handbrake Effort Much Lower Than O/S/R

O/S Headlamp - Light Output Slightly Reduced

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

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

Oil Leak - Possibly The Corroded Sump & Oil Is Dripping On To The Front Exhaust Pipe & Burning / Smoking / Smelling

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight Underbody Corrosion - O/S/F Floor

Pass 15 Jul 2010 121,131 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipes badly corroded

exhaust system deteriorating-cat shield loose

nearside rear brake backplate damp

offside outer cv joint gaiter deteriorating

radiator poor condition

rear washer inoperative

rear wiper blade poor condition

suspension bushes deteriorating

various vehicle/component corrosion/deterioration

Fail 14 Jul 2010 121,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipes badly corroded

exhaust system deteriorating-cat shield loose

nearside rear brake backplate damp

offside outer cv joint gaiter deteriorating

radiator poor condition

rear washer inoperative

rear wiper blade poor condition

suspension bushes deteriorating

various vehicle/component corrosion/deterioration

Pass 5 Jun 2009 109,196 miles

various vehicle/component corrosion

wipers operation poor

Fail 5 Jun 2009 109,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

various vehicle/component corrosion

wipers operation poor

Pass 20 Jun 2008 91,460 miles

battery weak

brake pipes/unions starting to corrode

clutch judder

cv gaiters perishing

minimal geabox oil weep

offside rear lamp lens damaged

parcel shelf bungies poor

radiator poor condition

rear washer inoperative

Pass 19 Oct 2007 87,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

radiator in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2006 78,170 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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S567 FDL is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S567 FDL, 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 S567 FDL registered?

S567 FDL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S567 FDL safe to buy?

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