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S161 SVX

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,324 mi
Last recorded78,324 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 SVX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2015 78,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,324 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sump corroded and leaking oil

Fail 26 Jul 2014 77,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 77,582 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 74,062 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust detoriated

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2013 74,062 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust detoriated

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,259 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2012 69,259 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 63,804 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,726 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s & o/s front brake discs worn

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2010 58,726 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s & o/s front brake discs worn

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,350 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracked

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2009 53,350 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracked

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,370 miles

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

some under body corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2008 49,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

some under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2007 46,185 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,068 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

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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S161 SVX is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S161 SVX, 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 S161 SVX registered?

S161 SVX is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S161 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S161 SVX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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