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S372 BJE

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,952 mi
Last recorded71,952 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS372 BJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2018 71,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded within 30 cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner /outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 70,630 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in tread

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 70,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in tread

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,691 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 66,679 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Emission machine can not detect exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate dirty Inside (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background Background turn to black (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 66,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,518 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 57,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cracks in both off side tyres

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,042 miles

cracks in both off side tyres

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,693 miles

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

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

cracks in sidewalls on both off side tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,288 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 51,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

cracks in sidewalls on both off side tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,558 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,088 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,438 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 33,410 miles

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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S372 BJE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S372 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.

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S372 BJE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S372 BJE safe to buy?

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