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S709 TWF

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,342 mi
Last recorded139,342 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 TWF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 139,342 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 123,218 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 120,395 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 115,156 miles

Coolant leak

reare registration plate fading

Fail 27 Feb 2012 115,156 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

reare registration plate fading

Pass 12 Mar 2011 104,824 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,517 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 78,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyer soft

Pass 17 Mar 2008 70,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 60,643 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 58,751 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 54,754 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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S709 TWF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S709 TWF, 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 S709 TWF registered?

S709 TWF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S709 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S709 TWF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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