1998 Rover 416 1.6L Petrol · S981 DNV
1998 Rover 416 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 123,811 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 416
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1589cc
S981 DNV Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2013
- 123,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S981 DNV Mileage History
- 23/11/200577,679 mi
- 16/11/200681,210 mi+3,531 mi
- 17/11/200681,210 mi
- 02/11/200784,927 mi+3,717 mi
- 14/01/200988,151 mi+3,224 mi
- 20/01/201090,644 mi+2,493 mi
- 22/01/201090,668 mi+24 mi
- 31/01/201199,774 mi+9,106 mi
- 10/04/2012109,695 mi+9,921 mi
- 27/03/2013123,811 mi+14,116 mi
Average of roughly 6,285 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
S981 DNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 416 (S981 DNV) between November 2005 and March 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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