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S388 SBE

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,521 mi
Last recorded85,521 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 SBE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 85,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 82,660 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2012 82,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to front suspension components

o/s/f side light dim

parking brake requires adjustement

screw in n/s/r tyre

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,301 miles

Coolant radiator deteriorating

Covers fitted to sills

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and Nearside beam patterns weak

Fail 14 Sep 2011 79,301 miles

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

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

Coolant radiator deteriorating

Covers fitted to sills

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and Nearside beam patterns weak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,302 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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)

lower rad corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2010 75,282 miles

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

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

lower rad corroding

front wiper blade split

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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 21 Sep 2009 70,990 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split

both rear axle bushes are showing signs of perishing and slight movement

near side front lower spot light damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2009 70,963 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split

both rear axle bushes are showing signs of perishing and slight movement

near side front lower spot light damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,370 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 67,370 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 63,460 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 59,345 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 55,160 miles

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

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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S388 SBE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S388 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.

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What year was S388 SBE registered?

S388 SBE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S388 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S388 SBE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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