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S780 KTS

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,205 mi
Last recorded102,205 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 KTS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 102,205 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

alternator belt deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2011 102,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

alternator belt deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2011 102,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

alternator belt deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2010 91,905 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 91,905 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 81,880 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 81,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 74,174 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 74,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 66,856 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 60,112 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 60,112 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 54,720 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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S780 KTS is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 S780 KTS, 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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S780 KTS is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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