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R705 JVE

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,547 mi
Last recorded51,547 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 JVE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 51,547 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack

slight bind on osr brake

Fail 4 Feb 2015 51,284 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2015 51,284 miles

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

both front tyres cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,901 miles

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

Oil leak

tyres starting to perish

Fail 3 Feb 2014 50,897 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,389 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,654 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,162 miles

Advise, front brake imbalance 13%.

Advise, rust on both n/s and o/s front brake discs.

Advise,o/s rear and both front tyres have slight perish splits in tread bottoms.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,529 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,749 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,501 miles

Advise, slight binding n/s rear brake.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,224 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 40,352 miles

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

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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R705 JVE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R705 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 R705 JVE registered?

R705 JVE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R705 JVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R705 JVE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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