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S453 SBE

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,153 mi
Last recorded51,153 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 SBE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 51,153 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 49,436 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 48,013 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 46,121 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 44,626 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,465 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 39,873 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,350 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,221 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,099 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 26,823 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,807 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 26,807 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,726 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 26,481 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,262 miles

exhaust centre box is badly corroded but not leaking.

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,931 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 25,931 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,387 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,590 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,611 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 22,201 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,201 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,607 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 21,607 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 20,889 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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