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S189 PEG

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,548 mi
Last recorded45,548 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS189 PEG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 45,548 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 45,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,937 miles

Slight bind on O/S/R wheel

Fail 19 Apr 2013 44,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Slight bind on O/S/R wheel

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,394 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,640 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 42,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,795 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,487 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,787 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,259 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 37,259 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S189 PEG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S189 PEG, 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 S189 PEG registered?

S189 PEG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S189 PEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S189 PEG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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