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R931 MOJ

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,303 mi
Last recorded110,303 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 MOJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 110,303 miles

Nearside rear light contains water - not effecting light output

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 105,159 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2009 102,255 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 102,255 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 101,598 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 101,598 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 100,816 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 92,301 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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R931 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R931 MOJ, 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 R931 MOJ registered?

R931 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R931 MOJ safe to buy?

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