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R85 PWP

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,239 mi
Last recorded69,239 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 PWP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 69,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front floor has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear sill has slight corrosion

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 68,039 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,039 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,485 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 66,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,097 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,279 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,536 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,397 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 59,397 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 57,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,705 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 53,866 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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R85 PWP is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R85 PWP, 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 R85 PWP registered?

R85 PWP is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R85 PWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 PWP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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