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AKZ 7700

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,643 mi
Last recorded105,643 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 7700
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2009 105,643 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust covered in engine oil

Nearside bodywork accident damaged

Offside front tyre worn close to limit 1.6mm

Oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Feb 2008 98,267 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 98,267 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside bodywork accident damage

oil filter leaking

slight play nearside track bar end knuckle

Pass 31 Jan 2007 93,112 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 93,112 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 93,109 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n s steering rack knucle slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2006 91,060 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 91,060 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AKZ 7700 is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AKZ 7700, 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 AKZ 7700 registered?

AKZ 7700 is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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