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R918 PNN

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,633 mi
Last recorded100,633 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 PNN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 100,633 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 100,633 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

numerous areas of corrosion

off side rear radius arm bush starting to debond

Pass 4 Feb 2010 100,356 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside & nearside outer cv boots loose but still secure on cv joints

unable to inspect outer sills properly due to covers

Fail 4 Feb 2010 100,356 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside & nearside outer cv boots loose but still secure on cv joints

unable to inspect outer sills properly due to covers

Pass 18 Feb 2009 93,226 miles

o/side rear suspension trailing arm bush splitting.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 86,021 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 79,153 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 79,153 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

exhaust front cracked & blowing.

front wiper blades splitting.

n/side & o/side outer drive sahft c/v boots cracking.

n/side rear suspension trailing arm bush splitting.

small chip to front windscreen o/side.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 71,343 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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R918 PNN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R918 PNN, 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 R918 PNN registered?

R918 PNN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R918 PNN shows 9 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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