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R354 JAA

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,352 mi
Last recorded82,352 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 JAA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 82,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Door handle missing but still able to open

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 81,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 80,903 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

lower reading from nearside parking brake

Pass 7 Oct 2022 79,680 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,266 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,176 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 77,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 76,203 miles

reversing light not working

Fail 9 Oct 2019 76,203 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

reversing light not working

Pass 19 Oct 2018 74,406 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 74,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 71,967 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both front outer cv boot cracking

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2017 71,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

both front outer cv boot cracking

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 69,323 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 66,425 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside edges (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,019 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 61,384 miles

large rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Nov 2012 57,874 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,196 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 54,196 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,086 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 51,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 48,022 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,726 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,305 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,281 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 40,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 34,814 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

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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R354 JAA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R354 JAA, 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 R354 JAA registered?

R354 JAA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R354 JAA safe to buy?

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