MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,324 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
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
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
sill covers & underbody shields fitted
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
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
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s & o/s rear tyres cracked
sill covers & underbody shields fitted
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
some under body corrosion
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
sill covers fitted
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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