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R841 JBD

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,053 mi
Last recorded97,053 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 JBD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 97,053 miles

underside rusty in places

Pass 10 Oct 2016 96,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside rusty in places

Pass 29 Oct 2015 94,335 miles

Front tyres getting low

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2015 94,329 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Front tyres getting low

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 91,957 miles

c/v gaiters perished

Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,205 miles

c/v boots perrishing

rear trailing arm bushes perrishing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 87,336 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 85,125 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 81,896 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2009 78,441 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,441 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,922 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,174 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 66,773 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 66,773 miles

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

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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R841 JBD is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R841 JBD, 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 R841 JBD registered?

R841 JBD is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R841 JBD safe to buy?

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