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S134 PFL

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,621 mi
Last recorded121,621 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS134 PFL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 121,621 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 114,806 miles

Nearside front brake pads wearing low

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Surface corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

We advise the track rod end is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 24 Jun 2013 107,371 miles

loose wiring around drivers area. we advise attention a.s.a.p

Fail 24 Jun 2013 107,371 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

loose wiring around drivers area. we advise attention a.s.a.p

Fail 4 Jul 2012 100,449 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

grease around offside front outer cv gaiter. no split visible

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2012 100,449 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

grease around offside front outer cv gaiter. no split visible

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2011 92,367 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing

n/s door mirror slightly damaged

n/s front outer windscreen area taped

o/s front side light slightly dim

o/s headlamp light output slightly discoloured

rear bumper slightly damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Jun 2011 92,357 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing

n/s door mirror slightly damaged

n/s front outer windscreen area taped

o/s front side light slightly dim

o/s headlamp light output slightly discoloured

rear bumper slightly damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2010 83,927 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front lower ball joint rubber cover deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,577 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 74,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,416 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 57,487 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 49,821 miles

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

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

engine idle high

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f outer c.v gaitor weeping

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2006 49,821 miles

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

engine idle high

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f outer c.v gaitor weeping

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

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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S134 PFL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S134 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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S134 PFL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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