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S122 BGC

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,998 mi
Last recorded59,998 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 BGC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,998 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,600 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 50,561 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,345 miles

Power Steering Feed Pipe / Hose Damp

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroding

Sign Of Corrosion Front Anti-Roll Bar

Sign Of Slight Corrosion O/S/F Steel Brake Pipe

Fail 30 Sep 2014 49,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power Steering Feed Pipe / Hose Damp

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroding

Sign Of Corrosion Front Anti-Roll Bar

Sign Of Slight Corrosion O/S/F Steel Brake Pipe

Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,807 miles

Both Outer Cv Boots Perishing Slightly

Exhaust Joints Corroding

Noise From Cambelt / Auxillary Belt Area

O/S/F Brake Pipe Corroding Slightly

Plastic Trims Covering Sills---Limited View

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,574 miles

ns headlamp beam pattern poor

os steering rack boot perishing

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic trims on outer sills limited view

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,700 miles

handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (main tread pattern OK)

o/s/r tyre perishing slightly/getting close to legal limit

plastic trim covering outer sills

Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,567 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges--O/S/R Perishing & Grtting Close To Legal Limit

Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroding

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroding

Travel Handbrake

Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,822 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit,inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,928 miles

plastic trim covering outer sills

Fail 4 Jul 2008 33,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

plastic trim covering outer sills

Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic trims covering outer sills,unable to check fully

Pass 7 Jul 2006 27,640 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.643368886194 Dated 07/07/2006

Fail 7 Jul 2006 27,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Perishing

Front Wipers Smearing

N/S Head Lamp Aim Just Acceptable

Rear Exhaust Section Badly Corroded

Slight Weep From Power Steering Feed Pipe

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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

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S122 BGC is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S122 BGC, 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 S122 BGC registered?

S122 BGC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S122 BGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S122 BGC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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