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R565 JFM

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,550 mi
Last recorded126,550 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 JFM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 126,550 miles

both rear radius arm bushes are slightly split

both rear tyres have 2mm tread

drivers door mirror is taped up

Fail 27 Aug 2008 126,520 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear radius arm bushes are slightly split

both rear tyres have 2mm tread

drivers door mirror is taped up

Pass 24 Aug 2007 117,811 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 117,811 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

RADIATOR FINS CORRODED

NEAR SIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT DIM

NEAR SIDE REAR RADIOUS ARM FRONT BUSH SPLITING

OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER CV GAITOR LEAKING GREASE FROM INNER CLIP

OFF SIDE REAR AND NEAR SIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSOBERS LEAKING

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD REPARIABLE

REAR BUMPER IRON MISSING AND NEAR SIDE BUMPER IRON MOUNTING DAMAGED

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 25 Aug 2006 107,495 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 107,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

NEAR SIDE REAR RADIOS ARM FRONT BUSH SPLITING

POWER STEERING OIL LEAKS AROUND RESERVOIR HOSES AND POWER STEERING PUMP AREA

Pass 12 Aug 2005 98,171 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 98,171 miles

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

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

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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R565 JFM is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R565 JFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R565 JFM registered?

R565 JFM is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R565 JFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R565 JFM shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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