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R602 VJH

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,461 mi
Last recorded61,461 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 VJH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,461 miles

DEEP CRACKS IN C.V BOOTS , DAMPNESS ON O/S STEERING RACK ,TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLIT .

Fail 20 Oct 2009 61,454 miles

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

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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

DEEP CRACKS IN C.V BOOTS , DAMPNESS ON O/S STEERING RACK ,TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLIT .

Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,747 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,060 miles

DEEP CRACKS IN OUTER C.V BOOTS ,SLIGHT SPLIT IN TRAILING ARM BUSHES , DAMPNESS O/S/R SHOCK .

Fail 4 Oct 2007 60,060 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)

DEEP CRACKS IN OUTER C.V BOOTS ,SLIGHT SPLIT IN TRAILING ARM BUSHES , DAMPNESS O/S/R SHOCK .

Pass 23 Oct 2006 58,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 58,001 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 54,638 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R602 VJH is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R602 VJH, 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 R602 VJH registered?

R602 VJH is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R602 VJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R602 VJH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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