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R366 JWV

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,666 mi
Last recorded67,666 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 JWV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,666 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 67,666 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,087 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 50,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,517 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,101 miles

Washers frozen at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,007 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2012 34,007 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,659 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,247 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,784 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,169 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 31,161 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,805 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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R366 JWV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R366 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R366 JWV registered?

R366 JWV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R366 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R366 JWV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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