1998 Rover 416 1.6L Petrol · S229 DAE
1998 Rover 416 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 56,586 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 416
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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S229 DAE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/09/2022
- 56,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S229 DAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 Rover 416 (S229 DAE) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe broken off (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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