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S646 AJE

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,429 mi
Last recorded80,429 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS646 AJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2018 80,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

general underside corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,387 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear. (3.6.B.4e)

General corrosion of under side of vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,163 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Cracks in tread of N/S/F tyre.

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 80,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cracks in tread of N/S/F tyre.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear. (3.6.B.4e)

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,765 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear. (3.6.B.4e)

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,071 miles

slight leak from rear silencer

Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,522 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion of rear wheel arches.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Slight corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 76,795 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,385 miles

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

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,237 miles

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

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

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

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

trims and trays covering testable items

Fail 26 Jul 2010 71,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,424 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic trims covering testable items

Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,544 miles

outer sills covered

Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,029 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perished

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2006 60,568 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 60,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 56,973 miles

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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S646 AJE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S646 AJE, 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 S646 AJE registered?

S646 AJE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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