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S634 MRK

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,670 mi
Last recorded76,670 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS634 MRK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2014 76,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre section of exhaust is in a very poor condition

offside washer jet is partially blocked

Fail 31 Jul 2013 68,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre section of exhaust is in a very poor condition

offside washer jet is partially blocked

Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,795 miles

Boot/tailgate struts weak.

Both N/S & O/S rear suspension mounting bushes perrished & worn but just within limits at time of test - Recommend soon replaced

Front & rear indicator colourings fading.

Front brake pads approx. 75-80% worn.

Front bumper dammaged.

O/S/F outer driveshaft boot inner clip weeping grease.

O/S/F wing moulding missing.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight misting to N/S/F shock absorber.

Suspect play in gearbox transmission.

Fail 20 Jul 2012 62,795 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Boot/tailgate struts weak.

Both N/S & O/S rear suspension mounting bushes perrished & worn but just within limits at time of test - Recommend soon replaced

Front & rear indicator colourings fading.

Front brake pads approx. 75-80% worn.

Front bumper dammaged.

O/S/F outer driveshaft boot inner clip weeping grease.

O/S/F wing moulding missing.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight misting to N/S/F shock absorber.

Suspect play in gearbox transmission.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 562,620 miles

Battery clamp 'cruddy'.

N/S/F inner driveshaft boot weeping grease from clip.

O/S headlight aim on limits.

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge (185/55x15).

Fail 19 Aug 2011 56,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery clamp 'cruddy'.

N/S/F inner driveshaft boot weeping grease from clip.

O/S headlight aim on limits.

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge (185/55x15).

Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 48,557 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 43,301 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 43,301 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 38,958 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 38,958 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 35,002 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,845 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 30,845 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S634 MRK is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S634 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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S634 MRK is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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