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R385 JWV

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,380 mi
Last recorded105,380 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 JWV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 105,380 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2009 105,380 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2008 94,846 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 91,879 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 91,049 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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R385 JWV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R385 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 R385 JWV registered?

R385 JWV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R385 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 JWV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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