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S630 GAB

1999 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,708 mi
Last recorded61,708 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS630 GAB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 61,708 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +tail pipe broken off+system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +chassis members+floor pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 61,707 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +tail pipe broken off+system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +chassis members+floor pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 61,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +rear section corroded+tailpipe broken off (6.1.2 (a))

suspension components+chassis members corroding,both rear trailing arm bushes wearing,front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2020 61,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield loose,tyres slight wear on edges

suspension components+chassis members corroding,both rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Fail 10 Feb 2020 61,270 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield loose,tyres slight wear on edges

suspension components+chassis members corroding,both rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Pass 15 Jan 2019 59,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

suspension components+sills+chassis members corroding,both rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,805 miles

suspension components+exhaust corroding,both rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Pass 6 Feb 2017 57,057 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 57,048 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,156 miles

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

binding detected from front brakes.

front floors corroding

rear brake imbalance.

rear trailing arm bushes worn.

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,777 miles

slight brake binding offside front,both rear trailing arm bushes wearing,exhaust corroded+floor

Fail 4 Feb 2015 54,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight brake binding offside front,both rear trailing arm bushes wearing,exhaust corroded+floor

Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight binding detected from off side front brake.

slight rear foot & hand brake imbalance.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 50,722 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 49,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,599 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,051 miles

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

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

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

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

minor oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,862 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 37,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,774 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,151 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 24,772 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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S630 GAB is a 1999 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1999 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 71,424 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 S630 GAB, 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 27 years old, this Rover 416 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S630 GAB is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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