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S629 EVC

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,824 mi
Last recorded35,824 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS629 EVC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,824 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 35,527 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 35,152 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,501 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 34,500 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,484 miles

Centre section of exhaust corroded.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 33,472 miles

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

Centre section of exhaust corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,536 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,545 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,607 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,995 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 25,458 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 23,753 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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S629 EVC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S629 EVC, 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 S629 EVC registered?

S629 EVC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S629 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S629 EVC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S629 EVC have outstanding finance?

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