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S223 VBC

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,162 mi
Last recorded71,162 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS223 VBC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2012 71,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 31 May 2011 68,455 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear tyres perrished

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

O/S front tyre perrished and worn

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

Fail 16 May 2011 68,400 miles

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

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

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

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear tyres perrished

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

O/S front tyre perrished and worn

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,216 miles

Front tyres perished and worn.

O/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

O/SR and N/S/R trailing arm bushes perished/split.

Rear indicators pale

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,324 miles

Both front tyres perrishing

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 57,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All four tyres perished.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,687 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 46,687 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 46,687 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 44,012 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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S223 VBC 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 60%.

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 S223 VBC, 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 S223 VBC registered?

S223 VBC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S223 VBC safe to buy?

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