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S232 MAB

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,098 mi
Last recorded105,098 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 MAB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 105,098 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 10 Jun 2015 105,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2014 98,792 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 98,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2013 94,280 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f floor corroded

rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2012 90,442 miles

rear traling arm bushes perrished

rear tyres are worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2011 86,646 miles

both rear tralling arm bushses perrished

Pass 11 Jun 2010 82,390 miles

clock display poor

front tyres worn low

rear radius arm bushes perished

Pass 12 Jun 2009 78,430 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 78,430 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 74,124 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 69,484 miles

radio display faulty

Pass 9 Jun 2006 64,523 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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S232 MAB 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 76.9%.

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 S232 MAB, 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 S232 MAB registered?

S232 MAB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S232 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S232 MAB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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