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S152 JRU

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,736 mi
Last recorded92,736 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 JRU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 92,736 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 89,815 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 87,374 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,752 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,936 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 79,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 76,706 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,706 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,345 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 68,028 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 68,028 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,002 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,168 miles

Damage to n/s of front bumper

N/S/F wheel dented on outer rim

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,106 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,234 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,577 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,653 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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S152 JRU is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red 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 S152 JRU, 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 S152 JRU?

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What year was S152 JRU registered?

S152 JRU is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S152 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S152 JRU 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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