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R275 JNV

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,138 mi
Last recorded87,138 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 JNV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,138 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 79,963 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

check area around power steering pump, oily/damp

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

o/s rear brake pipe rusty/coated in grease

o/s rear wheel bearing getting noisy

Fail 11 May 2015 79,936 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

STRONGLY ADVISE front of n/s outer sill rusted and holed, not testable area

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

check area around power steering pump, oily/damp

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

o/s rear brake pipe rusty/coated in grease

o/s rear wheel bearing getting noisy

wiper blades splitting

Pass 8 May 2014 77,196 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 77,195 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2013 74,667 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2012 71,594 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 71,594 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 69,282 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 69,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2010 67,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 63,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 60,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 57,203 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 54,019 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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R275 JNV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R275 JNV, 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 R275 JNV registered?

R275 JNV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R275 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R275 JNV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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