MOT Status
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51,153 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Corrosion to outer wheel arch
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All four (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arm front bushes getting poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm and wearing more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear outer sill and wheel arch has light corrosion
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All four shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trialing arms - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))
N/S/R sill and wheel arch has slight corrosion.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All four (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Centre exhaust silencer outer skin peeling
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Sill and wheel arch corroded but sill covers fitted
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Corrosion on body around N/S/R Wheel arch and outer sill - unable to check further due to sill covers fitted
Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All four shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Center silencer outer skin corroded and peeling.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - rear - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Centre silencer outer skin peeling.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All four shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Centre silencer outer skin getting poor.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All four shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Centre silencer outer skin poor.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All 4 shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Centre exhaust silencer outer skin peeling - Not blowing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
exhaust centre box is badly corroded but not leaking.
o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S453 SBE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 S453 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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What year was S453 SBE registered?
S453 SBE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 September 1998.
Is S453 SBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for S453 SBE shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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