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LJA 450

1997 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,383 mi
Last recorded44,383 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJA 450
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 44,383 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 44,137 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 43,588 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 42,916 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 42,238 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 42,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play on steering rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

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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LJA 450 is a 1997 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJA 450, 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 LJA 450 registered?

LJA 450 is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is LJA 450 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJA 450 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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