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S59 ADL

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,255 mi
Last recorded58,255 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 ADL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 58,255 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlamp lenses,, beam images and outputs slightly diminished (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine sump corroded ()

Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust system deteriorated

radiator deteriorated, cooling fan not cutting in

rear bumper, slightly loose

sill covers fitted, limiting view

vehicle had difficulty in passing emissions test,,, suspect head gasket failure

Fail 23 Oct 2017 58,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlamp lenses,, beam images and outputs slightly diminished (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine sump corroded ()

Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

radiator deteriorated, cooling fan not cutting in

rear bumper, slightly loose

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,663 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

o/ds and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

radiator slightly deteriorated

rear bumper, slightly loose

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 18 Oct 2016 53,663 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

exhaust kat silencer rattling and deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated in places

o/ds and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

radiator slightly deteriorated

rear bumper, slightly loose

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,017 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)

advise, coolant level low, required topping up

front exhaust system slightly deteriorated

radiator showing signs of deterioration

rear bumper slightly loose

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 19 Oct 2015 48,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

advise, coolant level low, required topping up

front exhaust system slightly deteriorated

radiator showing signs of deterioration

rear bumper slightly loose

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,977 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly corroded in places

sill covers fitted. limiting view

Fail 16 Oct 2014 43,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly corroded in places

sill covers fitted. limiting view

Pass 29 Oct 2013 40,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside front tyre sligfhtly perished

offside front tyre worn slightly on both edges

sill covers fitted limiting view

Fail 28 Oct 2013 40,237 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside front tyre sligfhtly perished

offside front tyre worn slightly on both edges

sill covers fitted limiting view

Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,311 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 36,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,899 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,699 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 23,574 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,467 miles

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 24 Jul 2007 22,466 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,960 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

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S59 ADL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ADL, 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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S59 ADL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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