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S319 KAR

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,956 mi
Last recorded78,956 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS319 KAR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,956 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 78,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,826 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 76,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 74,574 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 74,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 67,809 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,544 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,682 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,026 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 40,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 35,050 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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S319 KAR is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S319 KAR, 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 S319 KAR registered?

S319 KAR is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S319 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S319 KAR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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