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S665 DFA

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,359 mi
Last recorded116,359 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS665 DFA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2010 116,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 108,732 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 100,252 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 87,689 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 75,484 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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S665 DFA is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S665 DFA, 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 S665 DFA registered?

S665 DFA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S665 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S665 DFA shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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