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S460 AEB

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

74,926 mi
Last recorded74,926 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 AEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,926 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 74,842 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,952 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 72,902 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminal wiring likely to short (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,713 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front outer cv gaiter perished

Fail 28 Jul 2021 71,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both headlamp beam images poor

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front outer cv gaiter perished

Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,030 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

front brakes binding

headlamp adjuster switch missing/obscured

headlamps only just emit satisfactory beams

Fail 14 Oct 2020 71,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm centre mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm centre mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

front brakes binding

headlamps only just emit satisfactory beams

Pass 11 Oct 2019 69,219 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Offside rear lamp unit poorly secured

Fail 5 Oct 2019 69,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brakes binding slightly

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Offside rear lamp unit poorly secured

Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,229 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,336 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 65,311 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has nail, and under-inflated

Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,583 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,868 miles

corrosion to both front floors

corrosion to both rear door shuts/outer sills

corrosion to both rear lower outer wheel arches (heavy offside)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 56,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion to both front floors

corrosion to both rear door shuts/outer sills

corrosion to both rear lower outer wheel arches (heavy offside)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,078 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Apr 2014 54,846 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,431 miles

all tyre walls perished

Fail 15 Apr 2013 40,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyre walls perished

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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S460 AEB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S460 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.

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S460 AEB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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