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R109 JVA

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,019 mi
Last recorded97,019 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 JVA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 97,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides arches (6.1.B.2)

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

all tyers perishing

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 97,019 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides arches (6.1.B.2)

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

all tyers perishing

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2015 95,460 miles

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

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

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mot carried out in wet conditions

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 95,460 miles

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

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

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

mot carried out in wet conditions

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2014 93,565 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

brake pipe covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2013 91,826 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 90,259 miles

Oil leak

ns/f jacking point corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2011 87,808 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 86,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 83,340 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 80,180 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 75,979 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 71,877 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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R109 JVA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R109 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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R109 JVA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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