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R395 JFL

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,703 mi
Last recorded74,703 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 JFL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 74,703 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres are perished

n\s\f tyre is very perished

Pass 22 Jan 2014 73,187 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre and offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Nov 2013 72,956 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 70,427 miles

n\s\f tyre is perished

o\s\r tyre is perished

Pass 16 Jan 2012 68,538 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 66,339 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 63,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 62,656 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 60,895 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 59,119 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 57,800 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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R395 JFL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue 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 R395 JFL, 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 R395 JFL registered?

R395 JFL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R395 JFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R395 JFL 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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