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S445 AEB

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,257 mi
Last recorded86,257 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS445 AEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2017 86,257 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 83,010 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 79,433 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 75,851 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,633 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 71,624 miles

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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,812 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,524 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 59,893 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 59,783 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,837 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,309 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 55,013 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,948 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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S445 AEB 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 78.6%.

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 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 S445 AEB, 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 S445 AEB registered?

S445 AEB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S445 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S445 AEB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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