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R477 MFJ

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,437 mi
Last recorded107,437 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 MFJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 107,437 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 107,399 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 102,811 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 102,806 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 95,383 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2011 95,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2010 93,099 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,598 miles

bad oil leak.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

n/s/r long metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.

o/s+n/s/f floor pans corroding.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/r trailing arm bushes almost split/deteriorated.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

slight judder n/s/f footbrake.

Fail 11 Mar 2009 87,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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 Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

bad oil leak.

exhaust lambda readings close to acceptable limits.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

n/s/r long metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.

o/s+n/s/f floor pans corroding.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/r trailing arm bushes almost split/deteriorated.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

slight judder n/s/f footbrake.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 83,318 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leak.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

handbrake close to full travel.

imbalance in front brakes.

minor leak around front exhaust.

n/s/r brake disc pitted/corroded.

n/s/r brake starting to bind.

n/s/r trailing arm bush almost split/deteriorated.

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split/perish.

Fail 26 Mar 2008 83,318 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leak.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

handbrake close to full travel.

imbalance in front brakes.

minor leak around front exhaust.

n/s/r brake disc pitted/corroded.

n/s/r brake starting to bind.

n/s/r trailing arm bush almost split/deteriorated.

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split/perish.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,556 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

footbrake reading n/s/r starting to get low.

front indicator bulbs staritng to discolour.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

n/s/r brake disc pitted/corroding.

o/s+n/s/r trailing bushes starting to split/perish.

oil leak.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 72,661 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 72,661 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bad oil leak.

front exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers starting to weep.

rear indicators starting to discolour.

slight weep in power steering system.

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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R477 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R477 MFJ, 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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R477 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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