MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,297 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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o/s and nn/s rear outer sills showing signs of rust under side skirts
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
o/s and nn/s rear outer sills showing signs of rust under side skirts
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyre starting to crack
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S237 VBC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver 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 S237 VBC, 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 S237 VBC registered?
S237 VBC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 21 August 1998.
Is S237 VBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S237 VBC 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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