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S36 DTM

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,030 mi
Last recorded70,030 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 DTM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 70,030 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,732 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,849 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 64,849 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 61,776 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,365 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,750 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 57,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,317 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,091 miles

Both front wiper blades torn

Both rear tyres cracking

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

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

Offside mirror held on with tape

Rear wiper blade torn

Signs of dampness on PAS pump

Sligh corrosion on offside rear brake pipe and offside front to rear at rear section.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,848 miles

Both front wipers split

Both sides rear tyres cracking

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Offside door mirror secured with tape

Oil leak on engine

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear trailing arm bushes split

Signs of grease/fluid around brake pipes at master cylinder and ABS pump

Some areas on front to rear brake pipes have been greased

Spare tyre flat

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 May 2008 49,321 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear tyres cracking in tread area and side wall

small cut in off side front side wall

Fail 30 Apr 2008 49,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear tyres cracking in tread area and side wall

small cut in off side front side wall

Pass 1 May 2007 46,527 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,248 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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S36 DTM is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S36 DTM, 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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What year was S36 DTM registered?

S36 DTM is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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