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R724 JJE

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,984 mi
Last recorded58,984 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 JJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,984 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorating

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre slightly cracked

outer sills obscured

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

rear brakes slightly weak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 58,973 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorating

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre slightly cracked

outer sills obscured

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,539 miles

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

superficial areas of vehicle deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2011 57,526 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

superficial areas of vehicle deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,128 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear brake disc corroded

parking brake poor

rear footbrakes weak

wipers could be better

Fail 27 Jul 2010 56,127 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

wipers could be better

nearside rear brake binding

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,020 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,020 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to nearside front floor

damp around power steering pump

Fail 24 Jul 2008 52,019 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to nearside front floor

damp around power steering pump

Pass 25 Jul 2007 49,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front brakes starting to bind

damp under power steering pump

rear parking brake cable clevis pins sized

Pass 27 Jul 2006 47,791 miles

oil leaking from engine

rear brake pads wearing low and brakes squeel slightly

slight exhaust blow at front

slight play in steering rack

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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

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R724 JJE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R724 JJE, 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 R724 JJE registered?

R724 JJE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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