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S678 TPW

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,668 mi
Last recorded53,668 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS678 TPW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,668 miles

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

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessiive

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,197 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,831 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,226 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 39,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,083 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,708 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,888 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 21,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 17,284 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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S678 TPW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc 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 S678 TPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S678 TPW registered?

S678 TPW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S678 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S678 TPW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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