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R831 SVJ

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,711 mi
Last recorded148,711 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 SVJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 148,711 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 148,711 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 May 2012 141,088 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 133,335 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section.

Offside front outer c.v gaiter deterioated.

Oil leak.

Rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil.

Rear trailing arm bushes perished.

Underbody corroded.

Fail 18 May 2011 133,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section.

Offside front outer c.v gaiter deterioated.

Oil leak.

Rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil.

Rear trailing arm bushes perished.

Underbody corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 123,327 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 111,809 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 111,754 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 106,558 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 106,533 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 100,593 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 100,523 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 94,627 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 94,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2005 860,037 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 85,996 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R831 SVJ is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R831 SVJ, 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 R831 SVJ registered?

R831 SVJ is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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