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S734 MAB

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,908 mi
Last recorded128,908 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 MAB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 128,908 miles

Exhaust rear joint deteriorated

N/S/Rear arch corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 128,908 miles

Exhaust rear joint deteriorated

N/S/Rear arch corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 122,605 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 122,587 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 114,955 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 114,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,372 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 99,371 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 88,751 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 80,356 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 80,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,149 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 60,955 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 84,874 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,733 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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S734 MAB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S734 MAB, 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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S734 MAB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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