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S278 TBJ

1999 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,472 mi
Last recorded45,472 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 TBJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 45,472 miles

all 4 alloy wheels fitted on to vehicle on short studs designed for steel wheel's only

Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,418 miles

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 44,418 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 43,618 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2006 42,011 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 42,011 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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