MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,718 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
outter sill covers fitted
Engine sump corroded and leaking oil
Offside rear suspension arm centre (big bush) starting to split.
Suspect fault in ABS system.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside fron wiper blade starting to split.
slight oil leak at power steering pump.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine sump corroded and leaking oil
Offside rear suspension arm centre (big bush) starting to split.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspect fault in ABS system.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside fron wiper blade starting to split.
slight oil leak at power steering pump.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R493 JSF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R493 JSF, 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 R493 JSF registered?
R493 JSF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 March 1998.
Is R493 JSF safe to buy?
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