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S54 DHT

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,428 mi
Last recorded65,428 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 DHT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 65,428 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 54,364 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 54,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rust hole by the boot hinge (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 53,810 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 53,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 52,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp beam image only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp beam image only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

coolant leak from area around bottom hose connection to radiator

left and right sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2020 52,847 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure retaining device on hub nut not used (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp beam image only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure retaining device on hub nut not used (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp beam image only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

coolant leak from area around bottom hose connection to radiator

left and right sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2019 52,794 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 52,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill wheel arch area with in 30cm of component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill wheel arch area with in 30 cm of component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner sills corroded towards bulk head

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,512 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2017 51,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2016 51,466 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 51,441 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost support mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost support mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 49,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 49,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front outer CV boots perrishing

Frontcoil springs corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,060 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,744 miles

Advise rear brakes noisey

Advise rear wing edges rusty

Advise washers weak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,608 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,086 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 42,965 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 41,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,284 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,525 miles

advise n/s/f washer jet weak. †advise rear exhaust box hitting body.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,872 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 36,872 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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S54 DHT is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S54 DHT, 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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S54 DHT is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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