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R965 JFV

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,762 mi
Last recorded59,762 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 JFV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,762 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 59,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 57,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,110 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 54,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,492 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,669 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,798 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,717 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 46,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,049 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,911 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,942 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,219 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,069 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,165 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,000 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R965 JFV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R965 JFV, 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 R965 JFV?

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What year was R965 JFV registered?

R965 JFV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 March 1998.

Is R965 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R965 JFV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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