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S299 JTX

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,470 mi
Last recorded59,470 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS299 JTX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 59,470 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrossion n/s front floor pan

Fail 6 Dec 2010 59,470 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrossion on n/s front floor pan

Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,793 miles

center exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,430 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 50,430 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,753 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 46,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

body damage

minor play osf wheel

osf tow eye bent

Pass 9 Sep 2006 43,855 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 43,855 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

both front indicators showing some white light

front wipers not very good

lots of body damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2005 40,439 miles

rad corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2005 40,439 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rad corroded

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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S299 JTX is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S299 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 S299 JTX registered?

S299 JTX is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S299 JTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S299 JTX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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