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R623 JUF

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,530 mi
Last recorded105,530 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 JUF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,530 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 105,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,416 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 92,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,578 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 72,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,614 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 66,607 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge

slight corrossion to rear inner sills

Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,510 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,175 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,586 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 53,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,737 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 46,736 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 40,673 miles

Corrosion to both inner sills

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,787 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 34,787 miles

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

Cuts to sidewall of N/S/F tyre

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Sidewall damage to all tyres

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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R623 JUF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R623 JUF, 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 R623 JUF registered?

R623 JUF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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