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Rover 416

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,589 cc

S778 FRCMOT history

S778 FRC is a green petrol Rover 416 first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 39,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
39,263 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S778 FRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
416
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S778 FRC was last recorded at 39,263 miles on 28 May 2026, 783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,480 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
783 miles
Average per year
1,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,263 miles
  • 2025 – 38,480 miles
  • 2024 – 37,861 miles
  • 2023 – 37,151 miles
  • 2022 – 36,371 miles
  • 2021 – 35,898 miles
  • 2020 – 35,379 miles
  • 2019 – 32,465 miles
  • 2018 – 28,050 miles
  • 2017 – 21,848 miles
  • 2016 – 20,385 miles
  • 2015 – 20,220 miles
  • 2014 – 19,990 miles
  • 2013 – 19,674 miles
  • 2012 – 19,323 miles
  • 2011 – 18,973 miles
  • 2010 – 18,615 miles
  • 2009 – 18,162 miles
  • 2008 – 17,685 miles
  • 2007 – 16,447 miles
  • 2006 – 14,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,263 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,263 miles (+783)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    39,263 miles
    Test number
    834252355869
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass38,480 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    38,480 miles
    Test number
    481646006485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail38,479 miles (+618)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,479 miles
    Test number
    442903544867
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass37,861 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    37,861 miles
    Test number
    607229045656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,151 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    37,151 miles
    Test number
    815317405361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,371 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    36,371 miles
    Test number
    767508660328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,898 miles (+519)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    35,898 miles
    Test number
    333692656496
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass35,379 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    35,379 miles
    Test number
    342203607908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,465 miles
    Test number
    805068522693
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail32,465 miles (+4,415)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,465 miles
    Test number
    425772950540
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass28,050 miles (+6,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    28,050 miles
    Test number
    260675121558
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have slight cracking in tread pattern

  12. Pass21,848 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    21,848 miles
    Test number
    584233930212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,385 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    20,385 miles
    Test number
    588775607571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,220 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,220 miles
    Test number
    477189573342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    19,990 miles
    Test number
    398424604204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,990 miles (+316)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,990 miles
    Test number
    906904604219
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass19,674 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,674 miles
    Test number
    289090293480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    19,323 miles
    Test number
    216469702245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,323 miles (+350)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,323 miles
    Test number
    479659102236
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass18,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,973 miles
    Test number
    596145511276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,973 miles (+358)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,973 miles
    Test number
    328695111262
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass18,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    18,615 miles
    Test number
    971823300250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,615 miles (+453)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,615 miles
    Test number
    820993200245
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  24. Pass18,162 miles (+477)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    18,162 miles
    Test number
    531217419261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass17,685 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,685 miles
    Test number
    511798318212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,447 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,447 miles
    Test number
    114345707244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,898 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,898 miles
    Test number
    473843316252
    • NoteCrack in bottom of ofside screen bellow swept area

Questions about S778 FRC

Does S778 FRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S778 FRC is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S778 FRC?
The MOT on S778 FRC is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S778 FRC done?
S778 FRC was recorded at 39,263 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 1,229 miles a year.
Has S778 FRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S778 FRC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S778 FRC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S778 FRC find?
S778 FRC passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 8 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 5 more.

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