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S463 HRO

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,069 mi
Last recorded80,069 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS463 HRO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 80,069 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

underside of vehicle waxoyled not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,090 miles

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

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

both outer sill s covered not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2015 76,007 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill marked with crayon (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ inner wheel arch marked with crayon (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill marked with crayon (5.2.6)

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

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

both outer sill s covered not allowing full inspection

offside front tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Dec 2014 72,712 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

covers fitted over both sills

slight brake bind near side rear

Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,831 miles

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

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

covers fitted to both sills

Fail 18 Dec 2013 68,796 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

covers fitted to both sills

slight bind near side rear brake

Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,256 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 62,107 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,382 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sills have plastic sill covers

Fail 8 Dec 2010 59,383 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sills have plastic sill covers

Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,577 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2009 55,577 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,565 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 48,490 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 45,210 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 40,462 miles

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

sills have plastic covers fitted

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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S463 HRO is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S463 HRO, 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 S463 HRO registered?

S463 HRO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S463 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S463 HRO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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