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S224 PFL

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,386 mi
Last recorded64,386 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 PFL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2015 64,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by rear door (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by rear door (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,456 miles

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

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

offside front floor shows signs of rusting

Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,435 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,579 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 58,579 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,617 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 56,617 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,417 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 51,938 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,034 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,296 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,814 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 40,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S224 PFL 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 69.2%.

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 S224 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S224 PFL registered?

S224 PFL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S224 PFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S224 PFL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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