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S589 MRK

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,387 mi
Last recorded63,387 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS589 MRK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,387 miles

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded

gearbox oil seepage

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 185/60/14/hr

n/s/r and o/s/r main trailing arm bushes perished and starting to split

Fail 19 Mar 2010 63,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded

gearbox oil seepage

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 185/60/14/hr

n/s/r and o/s/r main trailing arm bushes perished and starting to split

Fail 19 Mar 2009 61,137 miles

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

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

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

both front outor c.v gators starting to perish

front numberplate cracked ok to read

offside rear tyre getting low wearing outside edge

rear suspention rear arm rubbers splitting

Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,137 miles

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

both front outor c.v gators starting to perish

front numberplate cracked ok to read

offside rear tyre getting low wearing outside edge

rear suspention rear arm rubbers splitting

Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,642 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 55,915 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 48,932 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 42,848 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 42,848 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S589 MRK is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc 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 S589 MRK, 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 S589 MRK registered?

S589 MRK is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S589 MRK safe to buy?

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