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S753 RJV

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,287 mi
Last recorded110,287 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 RJV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 110,287 miles

Damage to o/s/f and n/s/f wings also n/s/r door and wheel arch

corrosion on o/s/f of roof ( water leak)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 110,287 miles

Damage to o/s/f and n/s/f wings also n/s/r door and wheel arch

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on o/s/f of roof ( water leak)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 96,032 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 95,799 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 82,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jun 2008 81,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2007 70,641 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 70,641 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 61,686 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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S753 RJV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S753 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S753 RJV registered?

S753 RJV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S753 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S753 RJV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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