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S187 KDF

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,786 mi
Last recorded63,786 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS187 KDF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2010 63,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,786 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 55,860 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2008 46,682 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,682 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,130 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,662 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 35,060 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 35,060 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 35,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S187 KDF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red 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 S187 KDF, 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 S187 KDF registered?

S187 KDF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S187 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S187 KDF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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