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S273 DMV

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,787 mi
Last recorded34,787 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS273 DMV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 34,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 30,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 29,588 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 28,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 27,636 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 26,543 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 25,129 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 23,300 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 21,773 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 20,265 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 18,857 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,291 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 15,826 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,321 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 12,602 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 12,602 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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S273 DMV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S273 DMV, 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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S273 DMV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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