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R603 PVC

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,231 mi
Last recorded64,231 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 PVC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,231 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,770 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 59,231 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 55,642 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 55,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

nsf + nsr + osr tyres all starting to tear on walls

Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,711 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 50,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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R603 PVC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R603 PVC, 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 R603 PVC registered?

R603 PVC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R603 PVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R603 PVC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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