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S68 SRD

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,751 mi
Last recorded103,751 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS68 SRD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 103,751 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,266 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,204 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 65,584 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight drag to near side front brake

Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,291 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 59,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 58,573 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 58,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 57,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 56,925 miles

offside rear brake brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2006 56,090 miles

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

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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S68 SRD is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S68 SRD, 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 S68 SRD registered?

S68 SRD is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S68 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S68 SRD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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