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S317 AJE

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,856 mi
Last recorded104,856 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 AJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 104,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 96,296 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight leak on n/s front suspension leg

Fail 16 Jun 2014 96,216 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight leak on n/s front suspension leg

Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,274 miles

1. Front and rear indicators turning white. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 90,045 miles

1. Nearside rear trailing arm mounting bush becoming perished. 2. Both front indicator bulbs becoming faded.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 90,045 miles

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

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

1. Nearside rear trailing arm mounting bush becoming perished. 2. Both front indicator bulbs becoming faded.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 86,150 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 81,340 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,393 miles

1. o/s rear tyre wearing low on inside edge. 2. n/s and o/s rear radius arm bushes starting to seperate.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,613 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 63,263 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

side skirts fitted preventing full inspection of sills,offside front tyre inner edge starting to wear,both rear trailng arm bushes cracking slightly & rear disc outer edge has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2006 59,488 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to check sills fully due to side skirts

Pass 9 Jun 2006 59,488 miles

unable to check sills fully due to side skirts

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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S317 AJE 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 S317 AJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S317 AJE registered?

S317 AJE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S317 AJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S317 AJE 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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