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M11 USO

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 USO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013
Fail 30 Aug 2013 33,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,656 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,491 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 31,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,563 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,884 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,161 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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M11 USO is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M11 USO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M11 USO registered?

M11 USO is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is M11 USO safe to buy?

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