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S779 DJO

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,968 mi
Last recorded81,968 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 DJO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 81,968 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 79,208 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 79,206 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 77,345 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 77,345 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 72,896 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 72,896 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 70,407 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 70,405 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,119 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 64,119 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 66,947 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 65,053 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 62,955 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Nov 2008 60,535 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 58,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 55,564 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 52,148 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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S779 DJO is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 S779 DJO, 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 S779 DJO registered?

S779 DJO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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