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S378 BWT

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,964 mi
Last recorded41,964 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 BWT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2017 41,964 miles

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

Nearside 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,082 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 35,524 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 34,738 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,639 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,743 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,600 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 29,302 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 27,537 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,209 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,684 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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S378 BWT is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 S378 BWT, 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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What year was S378 BWT registered?

S378 BWT is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S378 BWT safe to buy?

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