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S762 FRC

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,573 mi
Last recorded75,573 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS762 FRC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 75,573 miles

All tyres have uneven wear.

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

Slight handbrake travel.

Slight rear brake imbalance/rate of increase.

Surface corrosion to underside of vewhicle + o/s + n/s/r wheel arches.

Fail 12 May 2011 75,509 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

All tyres have uneven wear.

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

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

Slight handbrake travel.

Slight rear brake imbalance/rate of increase.

Surface corrosion to underside of vewhicle + o/s + n/s/r wheel arches.

Pass 4 May 2010 66,678 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 66,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,927 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 50,433 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 42,601 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,994 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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S762 FRC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S762 FRC, 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 S762 FRC?

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What year was S762 FRC registered?

S762 FRC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S762 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S762 FRC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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