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S639 FWH

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,049 mi
Last recorded78,049 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS639 FWH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 78,049 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside front and rear tyres cracking

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

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 78,049 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside front and rear tyres cracking

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

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 76,682 miles

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

exhaust will need replacing soon

o/s rear tyre tread starting to split

slight brake bind at n/s front

Pass 15 Jan 2014 75,724 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 74,095 miles

bodywork damage to n/s front bumper

Pass 31 Jan 2012 71,881 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 68,444 miles

parking brake only just met requirements at 17%

Fail 25 Jan 2011 68,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 65,107 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 60,148 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 55,846 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 51,338 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 45,799 miles

Offside 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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S639 FWH is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S639 FWH, 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 S639 FWH registered?

S639 FWH is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S639 FWH safe to buy?

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