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R277 JWV

1998 Rover 416

Green Lpg 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,193 mi
Last recorded169,193 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 JWV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 169,193 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake disks worn inner face

Fail 24 Nov 2011 169,188 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake disks worn inner face

Pass 1 Nov 2010 164,915 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake disks pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2009 155,238 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 152,339 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 146,940 miles

front brakes slight bind.both [f}cv boots perished.rear axle bushes split.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 140,981 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 134,585 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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R277 JWV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R277 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 R277 JWV registered?

R277 JWV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R277 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 JWV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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