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S614 GFC

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

150,583 mi
Last recorded150,583 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS614 GFC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 150,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 148,363 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 145,953 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 145,953 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 144,175 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 144,175 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 142,877 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 141,930 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 141,930 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 139,558 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 139,558 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 136,327 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 136,327 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 131,673 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 127,429 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 124,038 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 117,786 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 114,310 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 109,255 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,918 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 99,523 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 93,895 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 93,893 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 87,512 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 82,565 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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S614 GFC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S614 GFC, 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 S614 GFC registered?

S614 GFC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S614 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S614 GFC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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