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R789 EMJ

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,063 mi
Last recorded64,063 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 EMJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,063 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,612 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,928 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,288 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,600 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 60,855 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 60,830 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

NSF tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,887 miles

front exhaust pipe slight leak

Fail 14 Jun 2011 59,110 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,110 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,713 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 58,713 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,532 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,124 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 51,061 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 51,061 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,920 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 46,423 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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R789 EMJ is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R789 EMJ, 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 R789 EMJ registered?

R789 EMJ is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R789 EMJ safe to buy?

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