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S380 BPG

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,703 mi
Last recorded90,703 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS380 BPG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 90,703 miles

Nearside Front Floor is corroded.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm Bush slightly worn.

Offside Front Floor corroded.

Offside Rear Trailing Arm Bush slightly worn.

Pass 12 Jun 2024 89,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 89,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 87,317 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 87,315 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 82,560 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,800 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,954 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 78,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,918 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,885 miles

both front tyres tread low on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2016 74,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres tread low on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,253 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 73,253 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,239 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 63,239 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 57,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,419 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 54,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,819 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 46,997 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,621 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear in both rear radius arm bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,435 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,434 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 39,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 29,255 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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S380 BPG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S380 BPG, 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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S380 BPG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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