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S705 BBW

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,676 mi
Last recorded97,676 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS705 BBW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 97,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight knock on steering column

Pass 15 Apr 2008 90,808 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering column has slight knock unable to check as column has covers over joints but does not apear to have excessive play

Fail 15 Apr 2008 90,808 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering column has slight knock unable to check as column has covers over joints but does not apear to have excessive play

Fail 25 Apr 2007 84,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

spare tyre illegal

Pass 25 Apr 2007 84,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

spare tyre illegal

Pass 25 Apr 2006 79,466 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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S705 BBW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S705 BBW, 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 S705 BBW registered?

S705 BBW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S705 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S705 BBW shows 6 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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