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S127 PCW

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,352 mi
Last recorded140,352 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 PCW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 140,352 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2010 140,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 139,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 121,597 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 101,415 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2008 101,415 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2007 83,185 miles

drivers front wiper split clearing screen at time of test

Fail 30 May 2006 63,121 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2006 63,121 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)

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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S127 PCW is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 71,424 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S127 PCW, 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 27 years old, this Rover 416 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S127 PCW registered?

S127 PCW is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S127 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S127 PCW 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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