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R121 MFJ

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,675 mi
Last recorded95,675 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 MFJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 95,675 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Sep 2010 95,675 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 89,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

only just able met emissions criteria after an extended effort

unable to obtain rpm reading on test

Pass 24 Sep 2008 81,341 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 81,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 71,939 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 71,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,916 miles

oil leak from top of engine

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 26 Sep 2006 62,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from top of engine

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2005 52,744 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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R121 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R121 MFJ, 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 R121 MFJ registered?

R121 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R121 MFJ safe to buy?

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