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R82 OJB

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,959 mi
Last recorded62,959 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 OJB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,959 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 62,955 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,786 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 57,782 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,705 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Fail 26 Jun 2015 53,343 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust is corroded

front tyre wear is uneven

panel damage

rear suspension bushes are perished

screen is damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant level is low

exhaust is corroded

rear suspension bushes are perished

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2014 48,471 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant level is low

exhaust corroded

rear suspension bushes are perished

sill covers fitted

slam panel is damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2013 41,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust sections are corroded

panel damage

rear suspension bushes are perished and starting too split

rear washers are not working

Pass 17 Jun 2013 41,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust sections are corroded

panel damage

rear suspension bushes are perished and starting too split

rear washers are not working

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,659 miles

sill`covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,821 miles

sill covers are fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,501 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,173 miles

covers fitted over the sills

rear tyre are worn close to the legal limit

Fail 2 Jun 2008 32,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

covers fitted over the sills

rear tyre are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,850 miles

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

front brakes unbalanced

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,171 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

covers fitted over the outer sills

power steering pipe union is damp

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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R82 OJB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R82 OJB, 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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R82 OJB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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