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S653 VAH

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,535 mi
Last recorded98,535 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS653 VAH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 98,535 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear main suspension bushs deteriorating

Both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 91,333 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 91,333 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 88,742 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 88,730 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 85,722 miles

slight corrosion n/s/r arch

Fail 25 Jun 2008 85,697 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

slight corrosion n/s/r arch

Pass 28 Jun 2007 83,378 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight binding nearside rear brake

Pass 24 Jun 2006 80,917 miles

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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S653 VAH is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S653 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 S653 VAH registered?

S653 VAH is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S653 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S653 VAH shows 9 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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