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S679 UVW

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,963 mi
Last recorded105,963 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS679 UVW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 105,963 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 105,959 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 103,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 103,304 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 102,098 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 102,072 miles

Emissions not tested poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 100,670 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 100,665 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 98,667 miles

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 98,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,006 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside front and both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 93,116 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside front and both rears (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 90,691 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner shoulders

Fail 3 Aug 2015 90,691 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

Pass 13 Aug 2014 87,493 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,288 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

OSF LOWER BALL JOINT HAS MINOR SPILT IN BOOT

Pass 21 Aug 2012 80,130 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,293 miles

o/s/f suspension leg light misting of oil

unable to check rear seatbelts fully due to childseats fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,269 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 73,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,408 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 69,408 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 63,833 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 58,748 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 55,161 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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S679 UVW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S679 UVW, 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 S679 UVW registered?

S679 UVW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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