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S247 JNK

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,343 mi
Last recorded109,343 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 JNK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 109,343 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn (close to legal limit)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2018 109,269 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn (close to legal limit)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2017 104,425 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 101,219 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,697 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 82,590 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 82,566 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 82,528 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,132 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 70,692 miles

Cooling radiator very poor condition

Front bumper insecure

Front wipers split

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,161 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 54,733 miles

r/n/s brake slight binding

Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,272 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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S247 JNK is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S247 JNK, 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.

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What year was S247 JNK registered?

S247 JNK is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S247 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S247 JNK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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