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S754 EGH

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,768 mi
Last recorded61,768 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS754 EGH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,768 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 69,636 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 69,636 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 57,220 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 57,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 May 2012 54,889 miles

slight damage to near side front bumper

Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,287 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 52,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 49,705 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,910 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 44,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,590 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,045 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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S754 EGH is a 1998 Rover 416 in White 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 S754 EGH, 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 S754 EGH?

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What year was S754 EGH registered?

S754 EGH is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S754 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S754 EGH 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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