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R103 TFJ

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,142 mi
Last recorded81,142 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 TFJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 81,142 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 81,139 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 75,528 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 71,349 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,086 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,753 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 67,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,784 miles

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

n/s/rear hand brake weak but passed mot

Fail 19 Mar 2012 64,784 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/rear hand brake weak but passed mot

Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,875 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,024 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 60,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s wiper arm loose

Pass 5 Mar 2009 57,338 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,930 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 50,098 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,084 miles

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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R103 TFJ is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R103 TFJ, 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 R103 TFJ registered?

R103 TFJ is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R103 TFJ safe to buy?

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