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S47 EAB

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,947 mi
Last recorded125,947 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 EAB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2019 125,947 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sill adjacent axle/subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sill adjacent axle/subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 124,213 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 124,213 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 121,774 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 120,437 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 117,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 114,749 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 114,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 111,552 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 107,672 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 107,672 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 103,865 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 96,416 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 96,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 84,213 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 84,213 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2007 61,102 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,480 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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S47 EAB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S47 EAB, 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 S47 EAB registered?

S47 EAB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S47 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S47 EAB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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