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S640 GEC

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,786 mi
Last recorded72,786 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS640 GEC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 70,310 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 70,310 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,668 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,666 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 64,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 62,319 miles

offside front tyre worn close to leagal req of 1.6mm + perished and cracked on outer side wall

Pass 30 Aug 2005 59,660 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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S640 GEC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S640 GEC, 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 S640 GEC registered?

S640 GEC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S640 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S640 GEC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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