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S437 SLS

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,965 mi
Last recorded107,965 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS437 SLS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 107,965 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f floor to bulkhead corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 107,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f floor to bulkhead corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 101,650 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 94,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 86,544 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 76,628 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 76,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 66,708 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 66,708 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 May 2006 58,949 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 May 2006 58,949 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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S437 SLS is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S437 SLS, 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 S437 SLS registered?

S437 SLS is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S437 SLS safe to buy?

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