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S733 BGD

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,991 mi
Last recorded55,991 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 BGD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,991 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake discs have corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2008 50,251 miles

advise nearside and offside rear suspension trailing arm front bushes splitting ,advise replacement soon.

advise nearside front outer cv boot is not a good fit ,squashes up when turned,advise replace.

advise offside front tyre 185/55x15 inner edge worn , advise replacement.

advise offside rear tyre has a nail in it advise puncture repair soon. (185/55x15).

advise wheel alignment check due to offside front tyre condition.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,465 miles

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

front no. plate cracked

handbrake lever travel

n/s headlight image poor

n/s/f tyre under inflated

Fail 31 Oct 2007 46,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

front no. plate cracked

handbrake lever travel

n/s headlight image poor

n/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 7 Oct 2006 42,462 miles

advise centre exhaust section is badly corroded but not yet holed.

advise front number plate is cracked and starting to delaminate.

advise offside front outer cv boot is badly perished.

advise offside headlamp is not as bright as the nearside headlamp on dip or main beam.

Pass 25 Sep 2005 37,325 miles

front number plate cracked and starting to delaminate.

nearside rear tyre just on 1.6mm at parts advise replacement .

offside rear tyre on 2mm at parts advise replacement soon.

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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S733 BGD is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S733 BGD, 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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S733 BGD is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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