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S513 GBD

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,865 mi
Last recorded108,865 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS513 GBD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2012 108,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 108,865 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 106,106 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 104,702 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 104,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 102,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 102,820 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 97,538 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 97,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 92,660 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 92,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 86,617 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 84,551 miles

front shocks starting to weap

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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S513 GBD is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S513 GBD, 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 S513 GBD registered?

S513 GBD is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S513 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S513 GBD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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