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R85 JJE

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,421 mi
Last recorded72,421 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 JJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,421 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers

various body damage

Fail 21 Apr 2012 72,402 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers

various body damage

Pass 23 Apr 2011 63,546 miles

Plastic trims fitted to sills not allowing full inspection.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS light on

Fail 19 Apr 2011 63,530 miles

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

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

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

Plastic trims fitted to sills not allowing full inspection.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS light on

Pass 25 Jan 2010 62,184 miles

Plastic covers fitted to sills, not allowing full inspection of that area

Fail 25 Jan 2010 62,183 miles

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to sills, not allowing full inspection of that area

Pass 14 Jan 2009 59,727 miles

Plastic sill protectors fitted, not allowing full inspection of sill area

SRS light flashing

Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,907 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 56,882 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 53,231 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 49,184 miles

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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R85 JJE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R85 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

How do I check the history of R85 JJE?

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What year was R85 JJE registered?

R85 JJE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R85 JJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 JJE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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