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S513 BVL

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,667 mi
Last recorded52,667 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS513 BVL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,667 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,097 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,684 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,963 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 32,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,372 miles

exhaust noted rusty in places

rear radius arm bushes starting to perish

slight wear noted on the front brake discs

Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,013 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,632 miles

exhaust rusty

indicator arm hay be faulty ?

r/n/s brake dragging (slight)

washer poor in operation

Pass 22 Dec 2011 26,144 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre low on pressure

headlamp pattern is poor

r/o/s tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2010 25,687 miles

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Fail 15 Jul 2010 25,687 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

c/o slow to drop

headlamp pattern poor

r/n/s tyre worn to 3.5

r/o/s brake dragging

wipers poor

Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,372 miles

c/o slow to drop

r/o/s brake noted dragging (slight)

r/o/s foot brake low reading on test

rear tyres 70% worn

wet test

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,868 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leak from f/o/s inner wing area

r/o/s foot brake low reading

Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,217 miles

rear tyres perished

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,307 miles

c/o irrarick

fan belts poor

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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S513 BVL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S513 BVL, 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 S513 BVL registered?

S513 BVL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S513 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S513 BVL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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