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S651 VAH

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,087 mi
Last recorded96,087 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 VAH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,087 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,951 miles

n/s rear lens cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2015 92,920 miles

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

n/s rear lens cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,489 miles

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

n/s rear light lens cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2014 89,486 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2013 87,029 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 87,029 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 84,561 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,951 miles

n/s rear lens cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2011 81,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s brake front and rear sticking slightly

n/s rear lens cracked

Pass 31 Dec 2009 78,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2009 78,322 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 69,413 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 69,413 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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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S651 VAH is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S651 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 S651 VAH registered?

S651 VAH is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S651 VAH safe to buy?

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