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G20 EON

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,174 mi
Last recorded112,174 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 EON
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 112,174 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges 175/65R14T

Offside Front brake back plate corroding

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside outer sill and rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 28 Oct 2016 108,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front 175/65R14T tyres wearing inner edges

offside front brake back plate corroded

offside outer sill and wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

surface corrosion to underside, suspension, brake and exhaust components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 106,231 miles

Offside Front brake back plate corroding

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

Pass 29 May 2014 102,619 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 102,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2013 98,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 92,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front 175/65R14T tyre approx 2.5mm

offside rear 175/65R14H tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge, and is approx 3mm

rear bumper loose at nearside

Pass 26 May 2011 85,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 19 May 2011 85,718 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 8 Mar 2010 83,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 83,295 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 9 Mar 2009 79,606 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 75,110 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 71,579 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 66,458 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 66,458 miles

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

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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

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G20 EON is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G20 EON, 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 G20 EON registered?

G20 EON is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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