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S643 JEC

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

174,737 mi
Last recorded174,737 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS643 JEC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 174,737 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 166,409 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 157,605 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 147,757 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 137,782 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 128,408 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 120,319 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 111,232 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 111,217 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 101,052 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 100,809 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 89,825 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,362 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,948 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 58,181 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 JEC is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S643 JEC, 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 JEC registered?

S643 JEC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S643 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S643 JEC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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