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S683 MGN

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,775 mi
Last recorded95,775 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS683 MGN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 95,775 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 91,279 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 85,173 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 80,672 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 80,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 74,407 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 74,407 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 68,046 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 68,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 61,922 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 55,597 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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S683 MGN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S683 MGN, 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

How do I check the history of S683 MGN?

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What year was S683 MGN registered?

S683 MGN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S683 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S683 MGN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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