MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
see VT32 issued 23/03/2006 @ 11:41
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
c.v & steering rack boots starting to perish
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
damp area around rear wheel cylinder mounting
edges on offside front tyre low, but passes due to tyre design
high level stop lamp starting to become insecure
offside rear shock absorber damp
power steering pump damp
rear suspension mounting bushes starting to perish / split / corrode
rear wiper split
slight engine oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
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R242 JWV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R242 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 R242 JWV registered?
R242 JWV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R242 JWV safe to buy?
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