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S779 PAB

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,762 mi
Last recorded70,762 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 PAB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2019 70,762 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

underbody components corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,509 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 68,504 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,806 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component bottle area (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 67,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component bottle area (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,820 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,840 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,897 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,806 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 61,264 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 58,202 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 56,211 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres wear on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2010 56,205 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,547 miles

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 6 Feb 2009 53,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,024 miles

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to covers

both rear shockers starting to weep

brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

brake discs wearing(poss undersize)pads not checked

exhaust down pipe corroding,slight blow

n/s/r main suspension bush unbonding

outer cv boots starting to crack

rear footbrake application slightly uneven

rear tyres cracking on edges

Fail 9 Feb 2008 50,024 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to covers

both rear shockers starting to weep

brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

brake discs wearing(poss undersize)pads not checked

exhaust down pipe corroding,slight blow

n/s/r main suspension bush unbonding

outer cv boots starting to crack

rear footbrake application slightly uneven

rear tyres cracking on edges

Fail 16 Feb 2007 46,745 miles

1.Centre section of exhaust corroding †2.Brake discs wearing(poss undersize), pads not checked †3.Brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked above covers) †4.Both outer cv boots starting to crack

5.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,745 miles

1.Centre section of exhaust corroding †2.Brake discs wearing(poss undersize), pads not checked †3.Brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked above covers) †4.Both outer cv boots starting to crack

5.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim

Fail 18 Feb 2006 42,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 42,071 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 PAB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S779 PAB, 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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S779 PAB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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