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R843 JJE

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,747 mi
Last recorded62,747 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 JJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 62,747 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 62,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 52,094 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 52,094 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 49,109 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 49,109 miles

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

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes perished and with slight play

could not check rear seat belts due to child seats in vehicle

drivers side front steering track rod with slight play

drivers side rear tyre perished on side walls

rear centre brake light disconected

slight oil leak from engine

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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R843 JJE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R843 JJE, 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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R843 JJE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R843 JJE safe to buy?

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