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S56 RRH

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,405 mi
Last recorded71,405 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 RRH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,405 miles

both front outer c/v boots cracked and perished

cills not fully checked ref covers fitted and corrosion to chassie

corrosion and slight blow to exhaust rear box

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2014 66,859 miles

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,396 miles

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 23 May 2013 59,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2012 55,122 miles

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 10 May 2011 49,226 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 47,251 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 44,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2008 42,769 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,233 miles

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

dampness to offside lower engine bay ares

Fail 2 May 2006 37,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 37,500 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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S56 RRH is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S56 RRH, 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 S56 RRH registered?

S56 RRH is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 12 December 1998.

Is S56 RRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S56 RRH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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