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R74 KJE

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,245 mi
Last recorded45,245 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 KJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 45,245 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 45,245 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,071 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system corroded

n/s+o/s front floor corroded ok at test time

Fail 30 Aug 2017 44,071 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner+outer sill (5.2.6)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system corroded

n/s+o/s front floor corroded ok at test time

Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,778 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 42,778 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill + arch liner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch liner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 May 2015 40,713 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 40,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 39,377 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s headlamp cloudy

slight age cracks on all 4 tyres

Fail 30 May 2014 39,377 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s headlamp cloudy

slight age cracks on all 4 tyres

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,437 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,522 miles

all tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,263 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,922 miles

Both front wiper blades are worn.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,412 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 29,375 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,915 miles

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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R74 KJE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R74 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 R74 KJE registered?

R74 KJE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R74 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R74 KJE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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