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ALZ 1797

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,067 mi
Last recorded75,067 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 1797
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 75,067 miles

corrosion starting both sides of floorpan at front advise repair now

front screen wipers splitting

o/s/f shocker getting damp

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate advise renew

Fail 25 Nov 2011 75,067 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting both sides of floorpan at front advise repair now

front screen wipers splitting

o/s/f shocker getting damp

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate advise renew

Pass 26 Nov 2010 71,267 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both front wipers split

advise corrosion in near side and off side front floor pan

advise off side an near side front brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 67,694 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 67,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 62,682 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 62,680 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 58,665 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 58,627 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 53,819 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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ALZ 1797 is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ALZ 1797, 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 ALZ 1797 registered?

ALZ 1797 is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is ALZ 1797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 1797 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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