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S65 DWT

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,651 mi
Last recorded73,651 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS65 DWT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 73,651 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES/REAR WHEEL ARCHES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,574 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 26 Jan 2012 70,574 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,682 miles

1/ FRONT EXHAUST PIPE GETTING RUSTY AND SLIGHT LEAK 2/ UNDERBODY/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ SLIGHT DENT IN N/S/F WHEEL RIM

Fail 25 Jan 2011 67,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

1/ FRONT EXHAUST PIPE GETTING RUSTY AND SLIGHT LEAK 2/ UNDERBODY/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ SLIGHT DENT IN N/S/F WHEEL RIM

Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,953 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 63,953 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 60,532 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 56,810 miles

1/ SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS 2/ N/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

Fail 17 Jan 2008 56,810 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1/ SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS 2/ N/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

Pass 25 Jan 2007 52,269 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 47,284 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 47,284 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED 2/ N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

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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S65 DWT is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S65 DWT, 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 S65 DWT registered?

S65 DWT is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S65 DWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S65 DWT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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