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S183 MFL

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,649 mi
Last recorded122,649 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 MFL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 122,649 miles

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 122,616 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 117,675 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 117,675 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 108,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 104,010 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 98,877 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 98,877 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S183 MFL is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S183 MFL, 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 S183 MFL registered?

S183 MFL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S183 MFL safe to buy?

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