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S638 DFB

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

48,672 mi
Last recorded48,672 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 DFB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 48,672 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 47,918 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 46,020 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 42,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 42,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 39,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 34,981 miles

Front Strut brace mounting plates fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Braided hose fitted (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Braided hose fitted (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 32,381 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 30,856 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 30,856 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle broken, (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 28,867 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 28,867 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 28,293 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2013 28,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,861 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 25,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,851 miles

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

crack in windscreen zone a

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,408 miles

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

crack in front windscreen

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 24,010 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,350 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 23,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake pads under half worn

rear number plate faded

Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,243 miles

crack in zone a of windscreen

front brake pads getting low

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 DFB is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1999 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 71,424 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 DFB, 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 27 years old, this Rover 416 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S638 DFB is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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