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R490 JDL

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,071 mi
Last recorded113,071 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 JDL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 113,071 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 107,222 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 107,222 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 100,021 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 100,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 93,657 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 88,647 miles

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 88,647 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 82,114 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 74,572 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 74,572 miles

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?

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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

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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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