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S307 GDV

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,910 mi
Last recorded85,910 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS307 GDV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 85,910 miles

15mm cut on inner side wall offside rear tyre no cord or ply exposed

6mm cut on inner side wall nearside front tyre no cord or ply exposed

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 83,338 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,041 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 76,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 70,587 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,357 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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S307 GDV is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 80,226 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 S307 GDV, 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 30 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 S307 GDV?

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What year was S307 GDV registered?

S307 GDV is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is S307 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S307 GDV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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