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S361 BJE

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,180 mi
Last recorded36,180 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS361 BJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 36,180 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 30,505 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

red over spray on front number plate

Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 28,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,112 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Jul 2011 27,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,741 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to debond

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 27 Jul 2009 24,435 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 24,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,194 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 23,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

trailing arm bushes split

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,540 miles

unable to see brake pads †brake pipes starting to corrode †rear tyre treads cracked †rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,841 miles

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

unable to see inner brake pads

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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S361 BJE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red 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 S361 BJE, 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 S361 BJE registered?

S361 BJE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S361 BJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S361 BJE 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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