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S117 PFL

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,314 mi
Last recorded76,314 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 PFL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2025 76,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Age Related Surface Rust

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 74,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 72,430 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2023 72,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 70,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside has age related corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2021 68,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 68,628 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,316 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 66,314 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 64,679 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 64,677 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 62,053 miles

Offside Front brake pad restricted movment

Fail 20 Jul 2018 62,051 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill & floor pan [jacking point] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pad restricted movment

Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,779 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,146 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 54,940 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,446 miles

wear in rear lower arm bushs n/s o/s

Fail 17 Jul 2013 48,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,591 miles

corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,112 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,065 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,142 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 38,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,373 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,376 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,817 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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S117 PFL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S117 PFL, 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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S117 PFL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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