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S219 BCE

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,492 mi
Last recorded94,492 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 BCE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 94,492 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2009 94,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2008 89,364 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 88,112 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 88,111 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 81,806 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 81,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 74,613 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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S219 BCE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S219 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S219 BCE registered?

S219 BCE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S219 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S219 BCE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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