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R227 PCB

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,429 mi
Last recorded98,429 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 PCB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 98,429 miles

front shockabsorbers weak

off side rear tyre weaing thin

rear radius arm bushes worn

Fail 25 Sep 2008 98,034 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front shockabsorbers weak

off side rear tyre weaing thin

rear radius arm bushes worn

Pass 3 Sep 2007 87,842 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 87,839 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2006 80,175 miles

dampness in rear shockers

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit inside edge devoid of tread [requires changing]

o/s/r tyre worn low

rear bumper damaged

spare tyre worn below legal limit

Pass 20 Sep 2005 70,237 miles

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

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

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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R227 PCB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R227 PCB, 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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R227 PCB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R227 PCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R227 PCB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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