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S107 SBL

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,826 mi
Last recorded56,826 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS107 SBL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,826 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 50,148 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 50,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,337 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 46,337 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,701 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 45,701 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,428 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 44,426 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,025 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,824 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 39,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 37,041 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S107 SBL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S107 SBL, 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 S107 SBL registered?

S107 SBL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S107 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S107 SBL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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