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S541 BVL

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,679 mi
Last recorded84,679 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 BVL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 May 2009 84,679 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 78,243 miles

Advise offside rear brake grabbing

Advise oil leak on back of engine

Advise underbody corrosion

Pass 16 May 2007 72,583 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 65,320 miles

corrosion on both brake pipes to flexis + main front to offside rear flexi + both rear flexis to cyinders

offside wiper starting to deteriorate

slight damage to nearside front seat belt webbing

uneaven wear on both front tyres

wear on front brake pads

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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S541 BVL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S541 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 S541 BVL registered?

S541 BVL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S541 BVL safe to buy?

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