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S117 MRM

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,210 mi
Last recorded97,210 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 MRM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 97,210 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 89,597 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 83,325 miles

1) Brake fluid level low.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 83,325 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

1) Brake fluid level low.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 75,952 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 68,590 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 68,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 62,707 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 45,476 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 45,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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S117 MRM is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S117 MRM, 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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What year was S117 MRM registered?

S117 MRM is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S117 MRM safe to buy?

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