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S68 RNP

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,320 mi
Last recorded94,320 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS68 RNP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,445 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 84,818 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 84,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 80,187 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 80,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 75,420 miles

general engine oil leaks

rear number plate starting to glaze over

slight powersteering leaks from under bonnet pipes

some corrosion to bottom of radiator

Fail 26 Jun 2009 75,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

general engine oil leaks

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear number plate starting to glaze over

slight powersteering leaks from under bonnet pipes

some corrosion to bottom of radiator

Pass 23 Jun 2008 70,017 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outer c.v boots perished but not leaking

front indicator bulbs starting to faid

general engine oil leaks

slight blow from middle section of exhaust / some corrosion to rear exhaust

slight misting of oil to both rear shockabsorbers

some corrosion to both front suspension coil springs

wiper blades do clear screen but could be better

Fail 18 Jun 2008 70,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outer c.v boots perished but not leaking

front indicator bulbs starting to faid

general engine oil leaks

slight blow from middle section of exhaust / some corrosion to rear exhaust

slight misting of oil to both rear shockabsorbers

some corrosion to both front suspension coil springs

wiper blades do clear screen but could be better

Pass 12 Jun 2007 63,743 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 63,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated, (no exess movement.)

front indicator bulbs faded slightly.

n/s washer jet partially blocked.

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 55,992 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 55,992 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

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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S68 RNP is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S68 RNP, 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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S68 RNP is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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