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S763 NLN

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,301 mi
Last recorded80,301 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS763 NLN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2007 80,301 miles

CENTRE HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP IS PARTIALLY WORKING

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR INDICATOR BULBS DISCOLOURING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

POWER STEERING BELT IS CONTAMINATED WITH OIL

POWER STEERING LEVEL IS BELOW MINIMUM IN RESERVOIR

SUSPECT FLUID LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP AREA

Fail 20 Dec 2007 81,210 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

CENTRE HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP IS PARTIALLY WORKING

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR INDICATOR BULBS DISCOLOURING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

PARKING BRAKE LEVER SHOWS SIGNS OF TRAVEL

POWER STEERING BELT IS CONTAMINATED WITH OIL

POWER STEERING LEVEL IS BELOW MINIMUM IN RESERVOIR

SUSPECT FLUID LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP AREA

Pass 5 Dec 2006 72,020 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 72,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Indicators F/R showing slighty white. †N/S/R/Tyre has screw in the tread.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 65,110 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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S763 NLN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S763 NLN, 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 S763 NLN registered?

S763 NLN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S763 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S763 NLN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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