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R127 FPW

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,779 mi
Last recorded79,779 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 FPW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 79,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 79,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 78,677 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 77,317 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,732 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,637 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 66,929 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2013 64,220 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 61,001 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 57,800 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 54,736 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 54,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 5 May 2009 51,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,132 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 45,086 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,968 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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R127 FPW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R127 FPW, 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 R127 FPW registered?

R127 FPW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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