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S201 BCE

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,087 mi
Last recorded97,087 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 BCE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2015 97,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr closing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr closing (2.4.A.3)

front floors arches facing / closing all corroded

nsf tyre wall splits no cords, osf brake binding slightly, sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,312 miles

exhaust leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2013 91,303 miles

rear arches & front floors corroded & weak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 88,204 miles

nsr tyre getting close to limit edge, both rear trailing bushes deteriating, rear sills& facing panles corroding

Fail 6 Nov 2012 88,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre getting close to limit edge, both rear trailing bushes deteriating, rear sills& facing panles corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2011 85,093 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 82,298 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 79,657 miles

front number plate slight faded

Pass 24 Oct 2008 77,253 miles

Oil leak

reont registration plate fading

Fail 23 Oct 2008 77,253 miles

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

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

Oil leak

reont registration plate fading

Pass 8 Dec 2007 75,314 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 73,557 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 73,557 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front number plate marked

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2005 71,929 miles

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

sills covers fitted

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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S201 BCE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S201 BCE, 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 S201 BCE registered?

S201 BCE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S201 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S201 BCE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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