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S59 ACB

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,816 mi
Last recorded57,816 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 ACB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 57,816 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 56,881 miles

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2011 56,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,165 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 56,165 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,245 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 55,245 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,378 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 54,371 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake flexi hose ferrules

Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,506 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 53,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 52,626 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 52,626 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,258 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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S59 ACB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S59 ACB, 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 S59 ACB?

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What year was S59 ACB registered?

S59 ACB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S59 ACB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S59 ACB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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