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S449 SBE

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,691 mi
Last recorded123,691 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 SBE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 123,691 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 119,405 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 114,781 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 110,966 miles

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.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 107,301 miles

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

offside rear bumper loose insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2011 107,301 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 103,123 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 103,123 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 99,246 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 99,246 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 95,144 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 95,144 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 86,997 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 86,997 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 81,436 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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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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