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S459 AEB

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,350 mi
Last recorded76,350 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 AEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2012 76,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,350 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,860 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,617 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,460 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,258 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,627 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 54,918 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 51,769 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 51,769 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S459 AEB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S459 AEB, 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 S459 AEB registered?

S459 AEB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S459 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S459 AEB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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