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S736 EGD

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,096 mi
Last recorded28,096 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS736 EGD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,096 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,081 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 22,214 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 22,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 22,161 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 22,161 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,003 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 21,901 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 21,901 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR DISC BRAKE, OUTER PAD LEVEL VERY LOW. NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE APPLIED EFFORT LOW. HANDBRAKE LEVER OPERATION VERY HIGH.

Fail 12 Aug 2008 21,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,434 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,238 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 18,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,586 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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S736 EGD is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S736 EGD, 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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What year was S736 EGD registered?

S736 EGD is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S736 EGD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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