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S323 FRR

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,449 mi
Last recorded72,449 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS323 FRR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 72,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing the screen

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit of 1.6mm & worn out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point & worn out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x1 Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,951 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 56,951 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

complete exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 55,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

complete exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 55,598 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,534 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2012 52,409 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,595 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,906 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,744 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,178 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,610 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,628 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 33,938 miles

offside front abs ring split slightly

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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S323 FRR is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S323 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 S323 FRR registered?

S323 FRR is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S323 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S323 FRR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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