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S75 EAB

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,738 mi
Last recorded165,738 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 EAB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 165,738 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 165,738 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 163,018 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 163,018 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 159,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 159,484 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 157,067 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 154,438 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 150,777 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

drivers wiper blade split

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Oct 2012 150,764 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

drivers wiper blade split

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Oct 2011 148,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 148,163 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 14 Oct 2010 145,390 miles

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

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

all brake pipes coated in grease

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Oct 2009 143,900 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded and blowing on front pipe

o/s/f wiper blade worn

Pass 3 Oct 2008 141,423 miles

slight blow on exhaust front flexi join

slight handbrake travel

Fail 29 Sep 2008 141,414 miles

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

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

slight blow on exhaust front flexi join

slight handbrake travel

Pass 24 Oct 2007 136,509 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 133,008 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 128,300 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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S75 EAB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S75 EAB, 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 S75 EAB registered?

S75 EAB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S75 EAB safe to buy?

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