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R123 TFJ

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,470 mi
Last recorded71,470 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 TFJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,470 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2014 71,470 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,933 miles

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 56,933 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 42,884 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 42,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 42,852 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 42,852 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,131 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 41,732 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 41,256 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 40,589 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 39,402 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

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

Pass 25 May 2005 36,447 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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R123 TFJ is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R123 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 R123 TFJ registered?

R123 TFJ is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R123 TFJ safe to buy?

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