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R104 JVA

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,749 mi
Last recorded73,749 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 JVA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 73,749 miles

rear brake discs a bit rusty-

Pass 6 Jan 2012 70,698 miles

Slight buckle inner offside front wheel. Nearside rear thre perished and on 2mm. (limit 1.6mm)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 70,655 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Slight buckle inner offside front wheel. Nearside rear thre perished and on 2mm. (limit 1.6mm)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,210 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 67,205 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 63,264 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,537 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 56,300 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 54,136 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 54,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 52,780 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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R104 JVA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R104 JVA, 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 R104 JVA registered?

R104 JVA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R104 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 JVA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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