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R153 JHG

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,821 mi
Last recorded61,821 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 JHG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 61,821 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 61,821 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 58,096 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 51,537 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 48,399 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 48,343 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 48,102 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,647 miles

Nearside Front jacking point area slight corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2017 47,647 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front jacking point area slight corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,479 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,212 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 45,212 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wish bone area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,464 miles

evidence of slight power steering fluid leak from around pump

Pass 9 Oct 2013 41,837 miles

all four tyres cracking / detereorating between tread

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on edges of tread.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 41,837 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all four tyres cracking / detereorating between tread

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on edges of tread.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,548 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,799 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,246 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,687 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,775 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 31,392 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,392 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,143 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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R153 JHG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 R153 JHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R153 JHG registered?

R153 JHG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R153 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 JHG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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