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S118 PCC

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,451 mi
Last recorded22,451 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 PCC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,451 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,673 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 18,737 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,737 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,964 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,942 miles

osr tyre perrished

Fail 20 Jul 2011 16,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

osr tyre perrished

Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 15,815 miles

front number plate deteriated

ns mirror cracked

nsf tyre perrished

osr tyre perrished

Fail 17 Jul 2009 15,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front number plate deteriated

ns mirror cracked

nsf tyre perrished

osr tyre perrished

Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,025 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 14,036 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,776 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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S118 PCC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver 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 S118 PCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S118 PCC registered?

S118 PCC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S118 PCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S118 PCC 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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