MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyres cracked on sidewall
Vehicle has slight corrosion near sills and floor pan
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Noise coming from front when taking off could be bushes
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Noise coming from front when taking off could be bushes
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
body kit fitted to sills
slight play in near-side rack joint
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front brake slightly binding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
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S76 BTE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 S76 BTE, 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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S76 BTE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 3 September 1998.
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