MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front inner seals corroded
all shock absorbers damp - offside front worse
both front floor pans corroded
front exhaust corroded
nearside headlamp image poor
nearside outer c.v. gaiter perished
offside front brake backplate corroded
servo corroded
slight imbalance and pulse from front brakes
strong advise - offside rear brake pipe corroded
underside corrosion evident throughout
both front floor pans corroded
front exhaust corroded
nearside headlamp image poor
all shock absorbers damp - offside front worse
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside outer c.v. gaiter perished
offside front brake backplate corroded
servo corroded
slight imbalance and pulse from front brakes
strong advise - offside rear brake pipe corroded
underside corrosion evident throughout
air conditioning compressor dye stained
all shock absorbers lightly oilstained
exhaust system corroded
gearbox oilstained
nearside front tyre valve stem damaged
nearside outer c.v gaitor slightly perished
poor beam pattern from both headlamps
sump heavily corroded and oilstained
underside corrosion throughout
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
air conditioning compressor dye stained
all shock absorbers lightly oilstained
exhaust system corroded
gearbox oilstained
nearside front tyre valve stem damaged
nearside outer c.v gaitor slightly perished
offside wiper slightly smeary
poor beam pattern from both headlamps
sump heavily corroded and oilstained
underside corrosion throughout
air con compressor stained
both offside shockers stained
engine and gearbox oil stained
front brake discs and pads worn
front washers weak
rear trailing arm front bushes perished and starting to split(strong advise)
slight bind from front brakes
slight corrosion on exhaust
slight corrosion on front floor
stonechips in front screen
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
air con compressor stained
engine oil stained
front number plate fading
front shock absorbers stained (strong advise)
nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to perish
no coolant in reservoir(strong advise)
radiator fins missing
slight play in steering rack
stonechips in front screen
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
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R490 JDL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R490 JDL, 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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R490 JDL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 14 April 1998.
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