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S387 OVP

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,617 mi
Last recorded84,617 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS387 OVP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2015 84,617 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,807 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,067 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,219 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,363 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 76,289 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 76,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 72,067 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 72,067 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s rear service brake effort slow/low

Pass 28 Oct 2008 66,724 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 60,795 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 60,795 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 56,485 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 56,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

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

both rear void bushes perished

front brake discs worn close to excess

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2005 52,587 miles

both front outer constant velocity joint boots heavily perished

both front tyres worn on edges

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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S387 OVP is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S387 OVP, 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 S387 OVP registered?

S387 OVP is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S387 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S387 OVP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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