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S167 SVX

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,062 mi
Last recorded40,062 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 SVX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 40,062 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 34,414 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen small chip

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under car surface slight corrosion, springs all , suspensions components

Fail 15 Oct 2024 34,414 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen small chip

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under car surface slight corrosion, springs all , suspensions components

Pass 20 Oct 2023 28,261 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 23,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension component both sides (antiroll bar , linkage , arms , shocks )slight corrosion, both sides front floor ,slight corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2022 23,561 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension component both sides (antiroll bar , linkage , arms , shocks )slight corrosion, both sides front floor ,slight corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2021 23,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all coil spring & suspension components heavy corrosion

exhaust system corroded & slight blow

Pass 20 Nov 2015 23,197 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,090 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 22,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,568 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 22,568 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,210 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 21,772 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 17,868 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 15,675 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 13,823 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 12,899 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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S167 SVX is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S167 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S167 SVX registered?

S167 SVX is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S167 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S167 SVX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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