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R241 JWV

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,671 mi
Last recorded106,671 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 JWV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 106,671 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn on edge

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge REPLACEMENT REQ,SOON

n/s/r door step corroded AT presentjust on the edge of seat belt prescribed area

Fail 2 May 2013 106,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres worn on edge

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge REPLACEMENT REQ,SOON

n/s/r door step corroded AT presentjust on the edge of seat belt prescribed area

Pass 1 May 2012 103,939 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre vworn on inner edge

n/s/r door step corroded at present just at the edge of seat belt prescribed area

Pass 28 Apr 2011 99,684 miles

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

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

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

heat sheild on exhaust cat insecure & rattles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Apr 2011 99,671 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

heat sheild on exhaust cat insecure & rattles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 92,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both c.v boots perished

tread lowish on o/s/f tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2010 92,573 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both c.v boots perished

tread lowish on o/s/f tyre

Pass 5 May 2009 84,838 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 76,982 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2007 70,080 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 70,080 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 66,473 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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R241 JWV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R241 JWV, 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 R241 JWV registered?

R241 JWV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R241 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R241 JWV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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