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S696 APD

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,308 mi
Last recorded82,308 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 APD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 82,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2018 77,763 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

covers and shields fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2018 77,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

covers and shields fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,785 miles

throtel pedel sticking

Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,015 miles

Offside Front Outer c.v. gaitor perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,331 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 57,800 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,617 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 52,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres badley perrished

front coil springs starting to coroad

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,991 miles

Sweat from power steering pump

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine oil leaks

N/S/R seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

O/S/R seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 49,985 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine oil leaks

N/S/R seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

O/S/R seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sweat from power steering pump

Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,313 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Offside Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Mount Bush Perishing

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear EXhaust Silencer Rusting

Fail 30 Jul 2010 46,313 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Mount Bush Perishing

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear EXhaust Silencer Rusting

Fail 30 Jul 2009 42,780 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Nearside Outer C.V Gaitor Perishing

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

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,780 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Nearside Outer C.V Gaitor Perishing

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,146 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 31,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S696 APD is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S696 APD, 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 S696 APD registered?

S696 APD is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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