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S528 VAH

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,365 mi
Last recorded78,365 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 VAH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,365 miles

Front slight front brake imbalance

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 27 May 2017 78,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired excess damage to lamp unit (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front slight front brake imbalance

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 May 2016 76,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Wet inside lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Splits in bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Splits in bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Marked by wipers (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2016 76,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated Broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area of lower arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative Needle off full scale (6.7.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Wet inside lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Splits in bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Splits in bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Marked by wipers (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 74,399 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 May 2014 71,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 69,487 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 69,487 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 67,437 miles

some uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 25 May 2012 67,437 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

some uneven wear on front tyres

unable to open tailgate boot inspection done from inside vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,446 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 64,446 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 61,948 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,618 miles

front outer driveshaft boots perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2007 57,208 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 54,674 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre becoming cracked and perished

Pass 4 Jan 2006 52,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in offside of steering rack

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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S528 VAH is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S528 VAH, 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 S528 VAH registered?

S528 VAH is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S528 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S528 VAH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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