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R775 AJO

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,146 mi
Last recorded70,146 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 AJO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 70,146 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s o/s cv boots perished

Fail 3 Mar 2009 70,144 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s o/s cv boots perished

Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,655 miles

coolant leak from water pump erea

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Mar 2008 67,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coolant leak from water pump erea

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Feb 2007 61,711 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 61,711 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,645 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 54,645 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R775 AJO is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R775 AJO, 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 R775 AJO registered?

R775 AJO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R775 AJO safe to buy?

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