MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both outer sills are covered
both rear wings are corroded and although not currently presenting sharp edges remedial repairs are recommended
exhaust system is corroded. The centre and rear sections are quite heavy and replacements are recommended
front number plate is cracked
offside rear tyre is cracking. It also has a stepped tread but is getting close to the limits of wear
possible oil leak in the engine bay
power steering bottle is not currently fitted in its support bracket
wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc
near side front tyre worn to 1.6mm.
near side inner driveshaft boot leaking slightly.
rear brakes binding slightly.
some corrosion in near side and off side rear door apertures.
some corrosion in near side front and off side front floor.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear bumper loose insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear bumper loose insecure
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight bind both rear brakes and squeeking ok at time of test
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight bind both rear brakes and squeeking ok at time of test
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S449 SBE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S449 SBE, 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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S449 SBE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 September 1998.
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