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S758 JGN

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,179 mi
Last recorded44,179 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS758 JGN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,179 miles

steering rack boot damaged n/s

Fail 4 Jul 2016 44,178 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

steering rack boot damaged n/s

Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,106 miles

n/s/r inside dorr handle broke

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flexible

Fail 10 Jul 2015 41,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r inside dorr handle broke

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flexible

Pass 9 Jul 2014 36,565 miles

slight corrosion to the ends of the metal brakepipes

Pass 11 Jul 2013 32,575 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 32,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,252 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 24,560 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,521 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 24,515 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 24,199 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,801 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,387 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,902 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 22,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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S758 JGN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S758 JGN, 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 S758 JGN registered?

S758 JGN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S758 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S758 JGN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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