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S577 GJW

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,648 mi
Last recorded83,648 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS577 GJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 83,648 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 83,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 77,709 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 77,709 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,362 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,971 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 71,971 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,890 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 May 2014 65,216 miles

n/s rear child seat fitted

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,969 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

both rear tyres - sidewalls cracking badly

Fail 4 Jul 2012 60,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres - sidewalls cracking badly

Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,866 miles

both rear tyres - inner sidewalls cracking badly

Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,039 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 55,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,872 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,056 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,015 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 3 Apr 2006 45,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic covers fitted to sills

rear brake check [ just in reading ]

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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S577 GJW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S577 GJW, 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 S577 GJW registered?

S577 GJW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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