MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
Hand brake has long travel
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
handbrake travel long
odd size tyres fitted front to rear
oil leak
rear trailing arm forward mounting bushes perishing and splitting
slight binding in front brakes
slight fluctuation in front brake readings
vehicle tested in wet conditions
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S288 BTE is a 1999 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 S288 BTE, 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
How do I check the history of S288 BTE?
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What year was S288 BTE registered?
S288 BTE is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S288 BTE safe to buy?
The MOT history for S288 BTE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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