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S693 MDP

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,434 mi
Last recorded72,434 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 MDP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,434 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 68,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,711 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,872 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 63,872 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,425 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,728 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,862 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 55,862 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 53,371 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 53,371 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,479 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 48,364 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 48,364 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,302 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 41,227 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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S693 MDP is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S693 MDP, 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 S693 MDP registered?

S693 MDP is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S693 MDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S693 MDP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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