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R495 JVE

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,554 mi
Last recorded124,554 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 JVE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 124,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2012 117,134 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

middle box corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 104,996 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 104,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 99,777 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 94,661 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 89,493 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 81,165 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 81,165 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 73,152 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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R495 JVE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R495 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 R495 JVE registered?

R495 JVE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R495 JVE safe to buy?

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