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S752 BCN

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,708 mi
Last recorded48,708 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS752 BCN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,708 miles

starting to show signs of corrosion between rear sill and wheel arch on nearside and offside

Fail 6 Apr 2011 48,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

starting to show signs of corrosion between rear sill and wheel arch on nearside and offside

Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,573 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,554 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,258 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 37,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,267 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 33,148 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,709 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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S752 BCN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S752 BCN, 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 S752 BCN registered?

S752 BCN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S752 BCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S752 BCN shows 9 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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