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S439 FBN

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,368 mi
Last recorded128,368 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS439 FBN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2014 128,368 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 72,992 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 72,992 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,861 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 71,860 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 70,587 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 70,587 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front bumper damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2010 69,171 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 67,673 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 66,246 miles

throttle sticking slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2007 63,515 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2006 55,015 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 51,098 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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S439 FBN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S439 FBN, 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 S439 FBN registered?

S439 FBN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S439 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S439 FBN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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