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S330 KEC

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,567 mi
Last recorded90,567 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS330 KEC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 90,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,423 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 74,052 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 74,052 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,184 miles

Coolant sysrem appears contaminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Has CAM BELT been replaced?

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 66,184 miles

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

Coolant sysrem appears contaminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Has CAM BELT been replaced?

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 59,489 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 55,221 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 49,764 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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S330 KEC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S330 KEC, 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 S330 KEC registered?

S330 KEC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S330 KEC safe to buy?

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