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R363 JWV

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,989 mi
Last recorded59,989 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 JWV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 59,989 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks contaminated both belts severly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 59,989 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks contaminated both belts severly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 59,376 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,592 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint leak from power steering pump/hose area (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 57,592 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint leak from power steering pump/hose area (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 56,094 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 56,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 55,000 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 52,943 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 52,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,560 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 50,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 48,872 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,911 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 47,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,847 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,349 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 44,019 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,741 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,848 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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R363 JWV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R363 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 R363 JWV registered?

R363 JWV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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