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S317 FRR

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,161 mi
Last recorded95,161 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 FRR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 95,161 miles

o/side front & rear tyres appear underflated.

o/side front brake pads low.

o/side rear brake low braking effort.

slight brake judder o/side showing at brake tester.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 95,161 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/side front & rear tyres appear underflated.

o/side front brake pads low.

o/side rear brake low braking effort.

slight brake judder o/side showing at brake tester.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 91,865 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 91,865 miles

O/SIDE REAR TYREWORN ON INNER EDGE.

SLIGHT BRAKE DISCS RUN OUT (JUDDER) AT FRONT O/SIDE BRAKE.

Fail 13 Aug 2007 91,865 miles

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

centre exhaust silincer cracked & blowing.

front n/side & o/side flasher lamps starting to fade to white.

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

slight run-out(judder)recorded at front brake o/side.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 88,922 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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S317 FRR is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S317 FRR, 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 S317 FRR registered?

S317 FRR is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S317 FRR safe to buy?

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