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S660 VAH

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,391 mi
Last recorded58,391 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS660 VAH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,391 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 57,337 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,337 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,105 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 56,105 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,585 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 54,585 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 52,687 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 52,684 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 50,818 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 50,814 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,148 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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S660 VAH is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S660 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S660 VAH?

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What year was S660 VAH registered?

S660 VAH is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S660 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S660 VAH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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