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S668 VTU

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,156 mi
Last recorded77,156 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS668 VTU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 77,156 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Coolant level below Min!

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,264 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,929 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR LARGE VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 5 Oct 2011 65,929 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR LARGE VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,870 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR TO NEARSIDE REAR FLEX CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR TO OFFSIDE REAR FLEX CORRODED

Pass 13 Oct 2009 59,716 miles

Both front Brake pipes too flexies corroded

Both rear Radius arm mounting bushes cracking

Both rear brake pipes from flexies corroded

N/S/R tyres out of shape inner edge

O/S/F shock damp

Rear Reg separating

Windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Oct 2008 54,566 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 48,560 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,546 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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S668 VTU is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S668 VTU, 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 S668 VTU registered?

S668 VTU is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S668 VTU safe to buy?

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