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S318 TKR

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,654 mi
Last recorded146,654 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS318 TKR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 146,654 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 141,972 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 136,045 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 129,249 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 122,256 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 122,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

high level brake light loose on mounting

washer pipe leak under bonnet

Fail 10 Oct 2006 115,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine throttle sticking slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2006 115,488 miles

engine throttle sticking slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2005 110,139 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 110,139 miles

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

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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S318 TKR 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 S318 TKR, 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 S318 TKR registered?

S318 TKR is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S318 TKR safe to buy?

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