MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both, offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both, offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated - Image/output just met the minimum legal requirements (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Slight brake bind detected on wheel rotation when inspected by hand - Both, front and rear
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm - Both, offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both, offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre outer-side edge slightly perished, but no ply or cords visible
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb deteriorated. Front and rear (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Non-obligatory fog lamp not working
Offside Front Slight wheel bind detected on wheel rotation when checked manually
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Output/Image Just met the legal requirements (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Slight wheel bind detected on wheel rotation when checked manually - Drum fitted
Oil leak ()
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both, offside and nearside (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both, offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front under body chassis slighlty corroded
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
both front under body chassis slighlty corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
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S161 BVE is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 S161 BVE, 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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S161 BVE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.
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