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S713 RAR

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

92,189 mi
Last recorded92,189 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS713 RAR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2007 92,189 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

odd style wheel fitted to n/s rear

Pass 31 Jan 2006 86,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 86,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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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S713 RAR is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 S713 RAR, 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 S713 RAR registered?

S713 RAR is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S713 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S713 RAR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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