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S605 PEG

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

59,105 mi
Last recorded59,105 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 PEG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 May 2017 59,093 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 52,701 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 43,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,542 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,989 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,940 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,228 miles

corrosion on brake servo

Fail 10 Oct 2011 41,228 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on brake servo

Fail 10 Sep 2010 40,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,014 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,028 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 37,028 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,087 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 32,087 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,101 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 28,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion on all brake flexi ferrules

corrosion on both front wishbones

small cracks in both rear tyres

small cracks in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,804 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 22,802 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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S605 PEG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S605 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.

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What year was S605 PEG registered?

S605 PEG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S605 PEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S605 PEG shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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