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S778 FRC

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,263 mi
Last recorded39,263 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 FRC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 39,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 38,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 38,479 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 37,861 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 37,151 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 36,371 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 35,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 35,379 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 32,465 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 32,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 28,050 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking in tread pattern

Pass 24 Jul 2017 21,848 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 20,385 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 20,220 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,990 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 19,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,674 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 19,323 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 19,323 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,973 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 18,973 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 18,615 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 18,615 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 18,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,685 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,447 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,898 miles

crack in bottom of ofside screen bellow swept area

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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S778 FRC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S778 FRC, 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 S778 FRC registered?

S778 FRC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S778 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S778 FRC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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