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S43 KGO

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,683 mi
Last recorded63,683 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 KGO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,683 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 63,680 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,941 miles

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 23 Sep 2009 58,478 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,478 miles

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 29 Sep 2008 54,590 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 49,331 miles

chip in zone A under 10mm

excess corrosion on exhaust

slight split in n/s/r trailing arm bush

Fail 28 Sep 2007 49,331 miles

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

chip in zone A under 10mm

excess corrosion on exhaust

slight split in n/s/r trailing arm bush

Pass 5 Oct 2006 44,392 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 44,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S43 KGO is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S43 KGO, 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 S43 KGO registered?

S43 KGO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S43 KGO safe to buy?

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