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S615 AEB

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,819 mi
Last recorded124,819 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS615 AEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 124,819 miles

o/s rear tyre delaminating

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 16 May 2013 124,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s rear tyre delaminating

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 2 Jun 2012 118,787 miles

engin oil leak

Fail 30 May 2012 118,787 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engin oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 110,928 miles

chip in screen

o/s front brake sticking

Fail 1 Jun 2011 110,928 miles

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

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

o/s front brake sticking

Pass 25 May 2010 103,149 miles

chip in screen

o/s head light dull

rear brake pipes rusty

rear brake pipes to flexi hoses full of dirt

rear exxhaust box getting rusty patch on

Fail 25 May 2010 103,149 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2009 98,455 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 98,455 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 May 2008 93,396 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 93,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 87,046 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 87,046 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 78,216 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Jun 2005 65,945 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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S615 AEB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S615 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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S615 AEB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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