MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside headlight damaged
Play in nearside track rod end
Slight travel on handbrake
both front outer cv boots starting to perish.
rear numberplate starting to discolour.
slight lip on front discs.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R59 VMJ is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R59 VMJ, 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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How do I check the history of R59 VMJ?
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What year was R59 VMJ registered?
R59 VMJ is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 2 February 1998.
Is R59 VMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R59 VMJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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