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S730 TPW

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,353 mi
Last recorded58,353 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 TPW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 58,353 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front floors corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 57,239 miles

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

front floors corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,620 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,880 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,063 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 25 May 2010 50,093 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 50,093 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,197 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,104 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,593 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 40,884 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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S730 TPW is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S730 TPW, 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

How do I check the history of S730 TPW?

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What year was S730 TPW registered?

S730 TPW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is S730 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S730 TPW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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