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S715 VAH

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,412 mi
Last recorded84,412 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 VAH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,412 miles

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

all body and under body corosion

Fail 25 Jul 2013 84,412 miles

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

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

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

all body and under body corosion

Pass 4 Aug 2012 77,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 65,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jun 2010 60,840 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jun 2010 60,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,554 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 56,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 53,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 53,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 48,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,539 miles

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

nearside abs ring split

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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S715 VAH is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 S715 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 S715 VAH registered?

S715 VAH is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S715 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S715 VAH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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