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S755 GTE

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,973 mi
Last recorded136,973 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS755 GTE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 136,973 miles

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

Oil leak

front to rear petrol pipes slightly corroded

o/s+n/s rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2013 136,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

front to rear petrol pipes slightly corroded

o/s+n/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2012 134,206 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Aug 2011 131,005 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 126,503 miles

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

fule pipes rusty at rear

Fail 14 Aug 2010 126,404 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

fule pipes rusty at rear

Pass 3 Sep 2009 122,275 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 122,269 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 108,033 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 108,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 90,852 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 90,852 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 75,219 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 60,510 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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S755 GTE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S755 GTE, 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 S755 GTE registered?

S755 GTE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S755 GTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S755 GTE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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