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R496 JVE

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,850 mi
Last recorded124,850 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 JVE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2012 124,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slow to complete e/test.ns track rod end worn right to acc limit.frpnt reg plate deteriorated.exhaust rusty/blowing.osr ttre worn to min.rear brake discs worn to acc limit.both outer cv boots perished.(all req attn soon>

Pass 6 Jan 2012 124,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slow to complete e/test.ns track rod end worn right to acc limit.frpnt reg plate deteriorated.exhaust rusty/blowing.osr ttre worn to min.rear brake discs worn to acc limit.both outer cv boots perished.(all req attn soon>

Pass 7 Jan 2011 117,329 miles

Nearside CV boot perished, nearside track rod end worn to acceptable limit, headlamp patterns scattered, oil below minimum.

Nearside front fog light broken, front number plate deteriorated, nearside front sidelight dim, drivers window doesn't work, offside rear suspension bush worn, sills covered, both front tyres worn right on to minimum limit.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 117,329 miles

Nearside CV boot perished, nearside track rod end worn to acceptable limit, headlamp patterns scattered, oil below minimum.

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

Nearside front fog light broken, front number plate deteriorated, nearside front sidelight dim, drivers window doesn't work, offside rear suspension bush worn, sills covered, both front tyres worn right on to minimum limit.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 109,556 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 109,556 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on edge, rear pads low, front pads 3/4 worn, rear suspension nbushes worn to acceptable limit. child seat n/s/r and o/s/r.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 101,465 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 101,465 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

washer fluid frozen, front number plate delaminating,wear in rack on n/s o/s/r suspension bush worn to acceptable limit,rear of exhaust rusting, sills covered.

Fail 7 Jan 2008 92,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nsr tyre worn to min limit,nsf tyre worn ear to mi9n lim it.exhaust rusting at joint.

reg plate deterioating

Pass 7 Jan 2008 92,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsr tyre worn to min limit,nsf tyre worn ear to mi9n lim it.exhaust rusting at joint.

reg plate deterioating

Pass 4 Jan 2007 83,270 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 83,270 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

noise from front pads ,exhaust leak/noise.engine oil at min.o/s rear suspension bush worn/perished.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 72,753 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 72,753 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R496 JVE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R496 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 R496 JVE registered?

R496 JVE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R496 JVE safe to buy?

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