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S385 SBE

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,950 mi
Last recorded64,950 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 SBE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,950 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,010 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 62,989 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,477 miles

plastic covering both cills proventing a full inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,589 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,455 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 54,001 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 54,001 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion on front floor pans.

Crack in o/s wing mirror.

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 51,761 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,377 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 46,911 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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S385 SBE 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 83.3%.

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 S385 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 S385 SBE registered?

S385 SBE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S385 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S385 SBE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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