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S994 DBR

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,624 mi
Last recorded61,624 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS994 DBR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,624 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel tank and fuel lines

corrosion to suspension components

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r tyre slight runout

o/s/f door mirror damaged

underbody corrosion

wear to all suspension bushes

Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,786 miles

General body corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,032 miles

Coils springs corroded

General corrosion on all brake parts

Offside front fley brake pipe coupling corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,792 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,800 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 46,397 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,554 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 43,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside 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)

n/s/r suspeension bush split

o/s/r suspension bush split

Pass 11 Jan 2006 40,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.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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S994 DBR is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S994 DBR, 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 S994 DBR registered?

S994 DBR is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S994 DBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S994 DBR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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