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S391 BPA

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,077 mi
Last recorded116,077 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 BPA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2010 116,077 miles

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

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

damage to nearside rear.

front indicators and side repeaters faded.

main rear suspension arms,centre bushes splitting.

radiator and condensor corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 116,077 miles

damage to nearside rear.

front indicators and side repeaters faded.

main rear suspension arms,centre bushes splitting.

radiator and condensor corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 108,652 miles

front indicators faded.

nearside front shock absorber damp.

offside rear shock absorber damp.

radiator corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 101,283 miles

oil leaks.

radiator corroded.

front brakes unbalanced.

off side rear shock absorber damp.

rear suspension arms rear bushes splitting.

rear wiper split.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 101,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brakes unbalanced.

off side rear shock absorber damp.

oil leaks.

radiator corroded.

rear suspension arms rear bushes splitting.

rear wiper split.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 94,112 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit.

engine sump corroded.

offside rear shock absorber damp.

radiator corroded.

rear trailing arm bushes perished.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 86,214 miles

see previous test number 724265396178.

Fail 14 Jul 2006 86,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine sump rusting.

radiator corroded.

rear brake pipes rusting.

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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S391 BPA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S391 BPA, 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 S391 BPA registered?

S391 BPA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S391 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S391 BPA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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