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R631 JVE

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,854 mi
Last recorded119,854 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 JVE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 119,854 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 115,260 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 110,257 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 17 Feb 2012 110,257 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 16 Feb 2011 104,188 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 98,300 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 98,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 90,597 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 90,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise off side rear brake pad low & niosey

Pass 15 Feb 2008 80,858 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 80,858 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 71,074 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 59,211 miles

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

Offside Rear 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.

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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R631 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 69.2%.

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 R631 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R631 JVE registered?

R631 JVE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R631 JVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R631 JVE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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