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S618 AJW

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,967 mi
Last recorded121,967 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 AJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 121,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 121,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 112,119 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 112,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 105,971 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 99,657 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 99,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 97,104 miles

Nearside inner door handle broken

Pass 3 Oct 2005 91,310 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2005 91,307 miles

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

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

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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S618 AJW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S618 AJW, 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 S618 AJW registered?

S618 AJW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S618 AJW safe to buy?

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