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S643 DGP

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,286 mi
Last recorded101,286 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS643 DGP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 101,286 miles

Oil leak

floor seams are rusting

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s head light focus is poor

o/s rear tyre is badly perished

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2012 101,285 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

floor seams are rusting

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s head light focus is poor

o/s rear tyre is badly perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,109 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,266 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 82,233 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 82,233 miles

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 78,964 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 78,964 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 70,565 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 70,565 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 55,484 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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S643 DGP is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S643 DGP, 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 S643 DGP registered?

S643 DGP is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S643 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S643 DGP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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