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S698 KBL

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,236 mi
Last recorded84,236 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS698 KBL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 84,236 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

O/S/R TYRE HAS A CUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 May 2012 84,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

O/S/R TYRE HAS A CUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 81,944 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,606 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 79,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE .

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 77,255 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,770 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 74,770 miles

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

engine and gearbox oil leak

front brake pads look to be worn low, brake inspection required

Pass 16 Jun 2007 72,961 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR INDICATORS ARE SLIGHTLY SHOWING WHITE LIGHT AND ADVISE ALL BULBS REPLACED DUE TO AMBER COATING PEELING OFF.

N/S REAR SERVICE BRAKE IS LOW ON PERFORMANCE AND ADVISE BRAKE CHECK.

Fail 16 Jun 2007 72,961 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR INDICATORS ARE SLIGHTLY SHOWING WHITE LIGHT AND ADVISE ALL BULBS REPLACED DUE TO AMBER COATING PEELING OFF.

N/S REAR SERVICE BRAKE IS LOW ON PERFORMANCE AND ADVISE BRAKE CHECK.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 68,304 miles

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

Offside 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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S698 KBL 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 S698 KBL, 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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S698 KBL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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