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S770 ORN

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,052 mi
Last recorded120,052 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS770 ORN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 120,052 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 120,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 116,772 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 116,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 113,251 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 113,239 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 101,100 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 101,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

srs light flashing

Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,535 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 76,332 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 76,311 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 65,188 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 65,188 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,998 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 55,038 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 53,585 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 49,959 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 ORN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green 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 S770 ORN, 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 S770 ORN registered?

S770 ORN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S770 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S770 ORN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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