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S688 JGX

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,211 mi
Last recorded89,211 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 JGX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 89,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre low tread inner tread.

Fail 28 Oct 2017 89,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald inner tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Dip low intensity and no pattern. (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre low tread inner tread.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 88,660 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 88,659 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 88,165 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 88,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,983 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,200 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,564 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,594 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 76,701 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 72,795 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2008 68,484 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2007 62,575 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,851 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 56,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S688 JGX is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S688 JGX, 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

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What year was S688 JGX registered?

S688 JGX is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S688 JGX safe to buy?

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