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S277 HAR

1998 Rover 416

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,183 mi
Last recorded88,183 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS277 HAR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,183 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 88,182 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 82,690 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 77,943 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 77,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 71,742 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 66,501 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 66,501 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,756 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 51,091 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 51,013 miles

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

slight wetness to all shockabsorbers

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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S277 HAR is a 1998 Rover 416 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S277 HAR, 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 S277 HAR registered?

S277 HAR is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S277 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S277 HAR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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