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S640 RJV

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,079 mi
Last recorded77,079 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS640 RJV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 77,079 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 77,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 68,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/doorshut (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/doorshut (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,576 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 62,575 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,970 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,515 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,747 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 54,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 52,337 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 52,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,288 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 49,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,812 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,906 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,978 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 35,304 miles

Offside Front 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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S640 RJV 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 66.7%.

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 S640 RJV, 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 S640 RJV registered?

S640 RJV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S640 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S640 RJV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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