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S575 APD

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,126 mi
Last recorded129,126 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS575 APD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 129,126 miles

fluid found around steering rack but no p.a.s. system leaks found at test

Fail 29 Aug 2014 129,096 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

fluid found around steering rack but no p.a.s. system leaks found at test

Pass 5 Sep 2013 120,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 108,812 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 100,073 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 94,672 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 94,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front passanger seatbelt stalk casing broken but stalk still working.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 87,094 miles

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

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

engine coolent radiator in very poor condition.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 78,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 71,484 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 66,016 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 66,016 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in n/s/r tyre but not to cords

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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S575 APD is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S575 APD, 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 S575 APD registered?

S575 APD is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S575 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S575 APD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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