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A3 GPA

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,513 mi
Last recorded54,513 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 GPA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,513 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 54,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr trailing arm bush is weak

osf headlamp getting weak

osr trailing arm bush is weak

rear brake pads low

srs light is displayed on

Pass 27 May 2010 50,895 miles

175 65 14

both rear trailing arm bushes are weak

nsf tyre tread around 2mm inner edge and outer side wall cracking

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 May 2009 45,758 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,123 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,096 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 33,096 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 24,779 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 24,688 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front tyres worn uneven

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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A3 GPA is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 78,603 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 A3 GPA, 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 29 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 GPA registered?

A3 GPA is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is A3 GPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 GPA shows 9 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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