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S470 AEB

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,145 mi
Last recorded61,145 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 AEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 61,009 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side mirror cracked

rear cross member slightly damaged

battrey not secuerd

Pass 17 Jul 2007 56,640 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear tyre slightly side cracked.

Fail 12 Jul 2007 56,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear tyre slightly side cracked.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,757 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 43,771 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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S470 AEB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S470 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 S470 AEB registered?

S470 AEB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S470 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S470 AEB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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