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S277 DWT

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,794 mi
Last recorded115,794 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS277 DWT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 115,794 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 106,727 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 98,659 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 98,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 93,411 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 85,258 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 77,244 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 72,062 miles

ADVISE o/s front tyre at minimum limit.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 65,199 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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S277 DWT is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S277 DWT, 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 S277 DWT registered?

S277 DWT is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S277 DWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S277 DWT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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