MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both reare radius arm bushes split and slight play
near side front tyre split not to cords
near side rear tyre close to limits and worn on inner edge
near side windscreen washer could do with adjustment
numerous areas of corrosion including both rear door shuts and rear outer arches
numerous oily components under bonnet including power steering components
rear number plate deterating
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both reare radius arm bushes split and slight play
near side front tyre split not to cords
near side rear tyre close to limits and worn on inner edge
near side windscreen washer could do with adjustment
numerous areas of corrosion including both rear door shuts and rear outer arches
numerous oily components under bonnet including power steering components
rear number plate deterating
both cv boots perished
both main rear suspension bushes starting to split
both repeaters slight white light
damp oily residue around power steering resivour and pump no visable leak
deffinant oil leak location unknown
near side rear tyre worn on inner edge
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
both cv boots perished
both main rear suspension bushes starting to split
both repeaters slight white light
damp oily residue around power steering resivour and pump no visable leak
deffinant oil leak location unknown
near side rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
centre silencer corroding
cv gaitors perishing
nearside rear tyre approaching legal limit and worn inner edge
o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit
offside and nearside rear lower arm outer bushes deteriorating
offside rear brake pipe corroded
oil leak from cam cover
some splitting of rear shocker bushes
centre silencer corroding
cv gaitors perishing
nearside rear tyre approaching legal limit and worn inner edge
o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit
offside and nearside rear lower arm outer bushes deteriorating
offside rear brake pipe corroded
oil leak from cam cover
some splitting of rear shocker bushes
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside brake light dull
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside brake light dull
front brake pads worn low
front cv gaitors perishing
poor headlight beam image
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
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S659 ETX is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S659 ETX, 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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S659 ETX is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 13 November 1998.
Is S659 ETX safe to buy?
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