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S376 SBE

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,105 mi
Last recorded124,105 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS376 SBE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 124,105 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 124,105 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 122,442 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 122,442 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 119,792 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 117,858 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 117,852 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 116,601 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Oct 2016 116,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 115,166 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 113,442 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner tread

oil leak from engine

windscreen damaged on nearside

Pass 20 Aug 2013 112,139 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 112,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 110,684 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 110,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 108,923 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 108,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 105,589 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 105,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 101,656 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 94,265 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 88,992 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 80,207 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 80,207 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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S376 SBE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S376 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

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What year was S376 SBE registered?

S376 SBE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S376 SBE safe to buy?

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