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S474 HKO

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,865 mi
Last recorded120,865 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 HKO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2012 120,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2011 116,517 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 116,517 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 108,242 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 108,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 101,288 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 92,534 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 92,534 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 83,456 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 83,456 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 75,288 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 75,288 miles

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

SLIGHT FREE PLAY ON O/S/F STEERING RACK †SLIGHT WEAR ON N/S/F TYRE INNER WALL †

Pass 15 Dec 2005 66,996 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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S474 HKO 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 53.8%.

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 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 S474 HKO, 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 S474 HKO registered?

S474 HKO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S474 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S474 HKO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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