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S712 BRO

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,203 mi
Last recorded57,203 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS712 BRO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,203 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 21 Jul 2016 57,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,602 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 52,888 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 50,907 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 49,702 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,447 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,739 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,385 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,800 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,324 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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S712 BRO is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S712 BRO, 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 S712 BRO registered?

S712 BRO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S712 BRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S712 BRO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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