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R84 JJE

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,040 mi
Last recorded104,040 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 JJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 104,040 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 7 May 2013 100,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brakes on maximum allowed imbalance would advise brake service.

Pass 10 May 2012 98,280 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 98,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 93,624 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 93,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 87,762 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 82,373 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 78,488 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 78,488 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 77,169 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 75,607 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside front constant velocity gaiters cracking

offside and nearside rear trailing arms cylindrical mounting bushs cracked and splitting (NO EXCESS PLAY OR MOVEMENT AT TIME OFF TEST )

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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R84 JJE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R84 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R84 JJE registered?

R84 JJE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R84 JJE safe to buy?

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