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S229 BPA

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,038 mi
Last recorded38,038 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 BPA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 38,038 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,739 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offsde rear tyre has damage to inner wall (slight)

offside rear brake -slight binding

tyre pressures low?

Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,756 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 33,184 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 31,251 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight rear brake imbalance

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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S229 BPA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S229 BPA, 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 S229 BPA registered?

S229 BPA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S229 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S229 BPA shows 7 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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