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R762 BJV

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,818 mi
Last recorded127,818 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 BJV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 127,818 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 115,126 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 115,126 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 110,479 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine sump perforated and leaking!.

park brake lever has a lot of free travel.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 110,445 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine sump perforated and leaking!.

park brake lever has a lot of free travel.

Pass 25 May 2007 102,513 miles

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

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

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

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

engine sump perforated due to corrosion and leaking oil.

o/s rear tryre is at legal limit!.

park brake lever has a lot of free travel.

Pass 30 May 2006 93,689 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 51,788 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2006 93,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise catalytic converter heat shield is loose.

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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R762 BJV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R762 BJV, 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 R762 BJV registered?

R762 BJV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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