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S247 FVC

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,696 mi
Last recorded67,696 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 FVC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 67,696 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,131 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,103 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 61,103 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,941 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside wiperblade not really long enough

Pass 13 Aug 2009 53,886 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,736 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 39,826 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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S247 FVC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S247 FVC, 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 S247 FVC registered?

S247 FVC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S247 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S247 FVC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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