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S638 AJW

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,532 mi
Last recorded93,532 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 AJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2010 93,532 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 93,532 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 75,896 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

inbalance on front brakes

ns windscreen washer pipe leaking

windscreen chipped

Fail 27 Nov 2009 75,896 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

inbalance on front brakes

ns windscreen washer pipe leaking

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Nov 2008 71,360 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

no coolant in resevoir

windscreen chipped x2

Fail 21 Nov 2008 71,360 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

no coolant in resevoir

windscreen chipped x2

Pass 8 Nov 2007 64,900 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 54,466 miles

ADVICE:NEARSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH DETERIORATING

ADVICE:OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 45,800 miles

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

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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S638 AJW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S638 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S638 AJW registered?

S638 AJW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S638 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S638 AJW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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