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S358 SBE

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,280 mi
Last recorded121,280 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS358 SBE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 121,280 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 121,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 115,603 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 115,603 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 109,041 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 109,041 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 101,953 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 101,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 90,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 83,526 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 83,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 75,965 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 75,945 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 68,592 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 68,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S358 SBE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S358 SBE, 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

How do I check the history of S358 SBE?

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What year was S358 SBE registered?

S358 SBE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S358 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S358 SBE shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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