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R422 JVE

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,118 mi
Last recorded59,118 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 JVE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,118 miles

OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE & GEARBOX. RADIATOR CORRODED. N/S/F FLOOR CORRODED. EXHAUST NOISEY. COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSS,.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 59,118 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE & GEARBOX. RADIATOR CORRODED. N/S/F FLOOR CORRODED. EXHAUST NOISEY. COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSS,.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,208 miles

o/s/r and n/s/rtyres worn at outer edges. n/s/r tyre side wall damagded.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 58,204 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/r and n/s/rtyres worn at outer edges. n/s/r tyre side wall damagded.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,356 miles

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

REAR No PLATE DELAMINATING. COVERS FITTED TO SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE. REAR SILENCER & CENTRE SECTION FLANGES CORRODED

Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,426 miles

WATER IN EXPANSION TANK BUILDING PRESSURE DURING EMISSIONS TEST

Fail 28 Feb 2008 53,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,510 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 46,049 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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R422 JVE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R422 JVE, 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 R422 JVE registered?

R422 JVE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R422 JVE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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