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S770 OBV

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,399 mi
Last recorded54,399 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS770 OBV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 54,399 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,118 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 54,117 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flooor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 53,703 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,089 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre sidewall worn

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 52,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill

Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,342 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,055 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 48,047 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,330 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 46,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,834 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 44,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,242 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,666 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,904 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 39,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,865 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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S770 OBV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S770 OBV, 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

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What year was S770 OBV registered?

S770 OBV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S770 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S770 OBV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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