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S126 VEL

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,531 mi
Last recorded86,531 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 VEL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 86,531 miles

possible fault o/s brake light

power steering oil on the inner wing o/s

rear brake balance is poor

rear main bushes starting to split

rear tyres worn low

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2009 79,313 miles

CV boots perished

Engine oil level on the minimum

Exhaust weak and rusty

Front tyres worn on inner edges. Nearside front close to the legal limit

Offside front headlight has a weak pattern

Oil residue around steering resouvoir

Slight rear brake imbalance

Steering fluid on the minimum

Pass 4 Dec 2007 70,322 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 70,322 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 62,152 miles

Both front tyres srubbing on their inner edges

N/S/R brake reading is low when compaired with O/S/R

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 62,152 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres are scrubbing on there inner edges.

N/S/R brake reading is low when compaired with O/S/R.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 54,481 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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S126 VEL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S126 VEL, 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 S126 VEL registered?

S126 VEL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S126 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S126 VEL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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