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S448 KSE

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,991 mi
Last recorded68,991 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 KSE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 68,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2010 68,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,351 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 59,506 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 59,506 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 52,607 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 52,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 45,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S448 KSE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc 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 S448 KSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S448 KSE registered?

S448 KSE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S448 KSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S448 KSE 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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