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R530 PJM

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,481 mi
Last recorded127,481 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 PJM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 127,481 miles

Both front outer CV gaiters perishing.

Both rear tyres perishing

Both rear wheel arches near door shut's corroded

Both sides front floor pan near front sub-frame corroded.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake pads low

Front brakes slightly out of balance 10%

N/S/R tyre very slightly out of shape

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F inner edge of brake disc poor

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes slightly out of balance 10%

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 127,478 miles

Front engine mounting missing (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Both front outer CV gaiters perishing.

Both rear tyres perishing

Both rear wheel arches near door shut's corroded

Both sides front floor pan near front sub-frame corroded.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake pads low

Front brakes slightly out of balance 10%

N/S/R tyre very slightly out of shape

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F inner edge of brake disc poor

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes slightly out of balance 10%

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 120,196 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 120,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 117,545 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 117,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 112,187 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 112,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 106,823 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 106,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake discs corroded on inner face.

Oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 97,694 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 97,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 89,725 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 89,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

slight grease escaping from o/s/f outer cv boot clip

Pass 15 Mar 2007 79,892 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 79,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front outer cv boots cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2006 69,421 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 69,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R530 PJM is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R530 PJM, 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 R530 PJM registered?

R530 PJM is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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