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S138 AEB

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,131 mi
Last recorded94,131 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 AEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 94,131 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres tread low

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside wing mirror damaged

outer sills covered

rear number plate faded

Fail 15 Feb 2008 84,076 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level low

front number plate dirty and rear stained

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside wing mirror lens damaged

offside rear trailing arm bush perished

outer sills covered

Pass 15 Feb 2008 84,076 miles

offside rear trailing arm bush perished

outer sills covered

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid level low

front number plate dirty and rear stained

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside wing mirror lens damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2006 72,303 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 72,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

outer sills covered,brake fluid level low,offside cv boot perished,nearside front wheel trim missing,both rear shock absorbers damp,centre/rear exhaust corroded slight leak,nearside rear trailing arm bush perished.

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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S138 AEB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S138 AEB, 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 S138 AEB registered?

S138 AEB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S138 AEB safe to buy?

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