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S272 JTX

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,950 mi
Last recorded38,950 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 JTX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,950 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

tyres diffrent size on front to rear

Fail 17 Jun 2015 38,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

tyres diffrent size on front to rear

Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,313 miles

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

Both front tyres outer sidewall rubber cracked and wearing on inside edge.

Both headlamp lenses turning opaque.

Exhaust heavily corroded towards rear.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres have perish cracking,and both front worn inner edges

areas of both headlamp lenses appear misting

areas of exhaust system corroded

both front road wheels are slightly stiff to rotate by hand

nearside windscreen wiper leaves light lines

offside front spot light is inoperative

outer body sills prescribed areas have coverings

Fail 9 Jul 2013 27,437 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres have perish cracking,and both front worn inner edges

areas of both headlamp lenses appear misting

areas of exhaust system corroded

both front road wheels are slightly stiff to rotate by hand

nearside windscreen wiper leaves light lines

offside front spot light is inoperative

outer body sills prescribed areas have coverings

Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,696 miles

Nearside front floor corroded

Rear of centre section of exhaust

Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,792 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,097 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,768 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,475 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,999 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 23,999 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 23,431 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 23,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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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S272 JTX is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S272 JTX, 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 S272 JTX registered?

S272 JTX is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S272 JTX safe to buy?

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