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S488 AJE

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,490 mi
Last recorded84,490 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 AJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 84,490 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

sill covers fitted at time of test not allowing view

Pass 7 Sep 2023 80,078 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers fitted at time of test not allowing full view of testable area

Pass 13 Sep 2022 75,671 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 75,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 70,468 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,513 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,955 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,248 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 68,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,403 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,251 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,021 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,659 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,801 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,237 miles

oil leaking from engine

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,463 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,958 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,746 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,361 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 52,639 miles

dent in offside front wing

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2006 50,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S488 AJE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S488 AJE, 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 S488 AJE registered?

S488 AJE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S488 AJE safe to buy?

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