MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,472 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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all 4 alloy wheels fitted on to vehicle on short studs designed for steel wheel's only
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
as alloy wheel fitted wheel studs too short to secure wheels correctly (all 16 studs short)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
as alloy wheel fitted wheel studs too short to secure wheels correctly (all 16 studs short)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in front tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S278 TBJ is a 1999 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 71,424 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 S278 TBJ, 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 27 years old, this Rover 416 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of S278 TBJ?
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What year was S278 TBJ registered?
S278 TBJ is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 16 February 1999.
Is S278 TBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S278 TBJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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