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R723 KJE

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,621 mi
Last recorded61,621 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 KJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2009 61,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,621 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 57,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2007 51,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 44,624 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 44,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,266 miles

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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R723 KJE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R723 KJE, 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 R723 KJE registered?

R723 KJE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R723 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R723 KJE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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