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S647 AJE

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,203 mi
Last recorded134,203 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS647 AJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 134,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2021 128,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2020 124,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fiitted

Pass 26 Oct 2019 119,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2018 109,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,637 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 85,969 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Engine oil low prior to testing

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner rack ends ?? (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,003 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,108 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 54,508 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 54,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,131 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,104 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,037 miles

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

N/S/F fog lamp unit has part hanging out of bumper

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front pads (O/S) getting low

light/wiper switch units slight movement

Fail 13 Sep 2010 29,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

N/S/F fog lamp unit has part hanging out of bumper

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front pads (O/S) getting low

light/wiper switch units slight movement

Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,611 miles

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

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

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

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

centre & rear exhaust rusty. not blowing at time of test

os rear trailing arm, link arm bent

Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,547 miles

advise o/s/r trailing arm link slightly bent.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,466 miles

ns rear tyre getting low

os rear trailing arm link arm bent slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,690 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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

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S647 AJE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S647 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 S647 AJE registered?

S647 AJE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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