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S71 NEC

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,387 mi
Last recorded137,387 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 NEC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 137,387 miles

Engine/gearbox lower stabiliser rear bush deteriorated.

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 137,387 miles

Engine/gearbox lower stabiliser rear bush deteriorated.

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 135,758 miles

Engine/gearbox lower stabiliser rear mounting bush worn.

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Headlamp auto level adjusters inoperative.

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 127,644 miles

Engine/gearbox lower stabiliser rear bush worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre tread depth low,2.0-2.5mm.

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 127,644 miles

Engine/gearbox lower stabiliser rear bush worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre tread depth low,2.0-2.5mm.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 123,693 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 115,279 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 115,277 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 108,960 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 108,960 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 97,694 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 97,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 86,490 miles

osf brake caliper appears wet but brakes ok an no visable leaks

Pass 2 Feb 2006 72,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

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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S71 NEC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S71 NEC, 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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S71 NEC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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