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R387 JWV

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,815 mi
Last recorded109,815 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 JWV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 109,815 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 109,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 106,620 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 104,316 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 101,890 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 98,103 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 90,361 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 83,584 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 76,658 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 69,525 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 63,102 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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R387 JWV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R387 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 R387 JWV registered?

R387 JWV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R387 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R387 JWV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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