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R616 JVE

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,084 mi
Last recorded121,084 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 JVE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 121,084 miles

exhaust and floor corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2012 121,084 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust and floor corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2011 117,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

floor corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 25 May 2011 117,563 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

floor corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 113,765 miles

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

floorpan, sills and metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear suspension arm bush worn

sill covers fitted

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 2 Jun 2010 113,765 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

floorpan, sills and metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear suspension arm bush worn

sill covers fitted

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 18 May 2009 108,324 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 108,324 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 104,402 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 100,562 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 100,562 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 98,481 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 98,477 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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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R616 JVE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R616 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 R616 JVE registered?

R616 JVE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R616 JVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R616 JVE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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