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R688 JPB

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,281 mi
Last recorded62,281 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 JPB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,281 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

Pass 19 May 2011 61,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2010 59,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 57,912 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 54,782 miles

both front wiper blades a little smeary

both off side rear and near side rear wheels inner rims slightly buckled

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2007 51,825 miles

both sides front tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

both sides rear suspension trailing arm main bushes starting to split

both sides rear wheels have slight damage to inner bead rims

front brake pads worn

Pass 24 May 2006 48,386 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 43,699 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 43,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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R688 JPB is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 78,603 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 R688 JPB, 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 29 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 R688 JPB registered?

R688 JPB is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R688 JPB safe to buy?

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