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S716 NEO

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,845 mi
Last recorded63,845 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 NEO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 63,845 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,339 miles

both n/s road wheels damaged

n/s front shocker starting to leak

o/s front tyre getting low on tread

Fail 1 Jun 2011 59,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both n/s road wheels damaged

n/s front shocker starting to leak

o/s front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,350 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 53,570 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 53,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 51,668 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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S716 NEO is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S716 NEO, 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 S716 NEO registered?

S716 NEO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S716 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S716 NEO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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