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S779 ORN

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,637 mi
Last recorded85,637 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 85,637 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,661 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 84,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,804 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 70,626 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,545 miles

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

number plate light slightly dirty

Pass 30 Nov 2007 63,533 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 60,254 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 ORN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S779 ORN?

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What year was S779 ORN registered?

S779 ORN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S779 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S779 ORN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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