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S193 MFL

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,859 mi
Last recorded96,859 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 MFL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 96,859 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 96,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2011 87,623 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 77,551 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 77,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,772 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

parking brake travel could be improved

Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,369 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,118 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2006 43,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

rear brake efficiencys slightly low and binding slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2006 43,022 miles

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

rear brake efficiencys slightly low and binding slightly

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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S193 MFL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue 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 S193 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S193 MFL registered?

S193 MFL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S193 MFL safe to buy?

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