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R107 JVA

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

82,963 mi
Last recorded82,963 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 JVA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 82,963 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f wing is corroded

o/s/r wheelis slightly binding

o/s/r wing is coroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 76,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/f wing is corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,709 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wing is corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 73,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all the brake discs are scored worn & pitted

both rear tyres are starting to crack where the tread meets the outer side walls no cord or ply visable

the fuel pipes filler cap - tank are both corroded

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2011 73,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all the brake discs are scored worn & pitted

both rear tyres are starting to crack where the tread meets the outer side walls no cord or ply visable

the fuel pipes filler cap - tank are both corroded

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,832 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 71,830 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 699,998 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 69,996 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 67,523 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 67,518 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 65,664 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 65,664 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,377 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 62,377 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R107 JVA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R107 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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R107 JVA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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