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S102 KGO

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,385 mi
Last recorded109,385 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 KGO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 109,385 miles

o/s rear seatbelt cannot be fullly checked'due to childseat fitted at time of test.

Fail 23 Oct 2010 109,383 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

o/s rear seatbelt cannot be fullly checked'due to childseat fitted at time of test.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 98,301 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 98,301 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 88,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 88,978 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 81,068 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 81,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 76,441 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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S102 KGO is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S102 KGO, 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

How do I check the history of S102 KGO?

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What year was S102 KGO registered?

S102 KGO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is S102 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S102 KGO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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