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S725 BGT

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,331 mi
Last recorded89,331 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 BGT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2009 89,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 84,503 miles

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

engine has oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2007 79,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front outer brake pads have approx 3-4 mm on them

gearbox has slight oiol leak will need to be washed off to see exact location

spare wheel is feathered on inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2006 73,098 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

various oil leaks dripping from vehicle

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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S725 BGT is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S725 BGT, 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 S725 BGT registered?

S725 BGT is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S725 BGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S725 BGT shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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