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OAZ 6471

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

79,043 mi
Last recorded79,043 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 6471
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 79,043 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE DIFFERENT ASPECT RATIO TO REAR 185/6014 FRONT 185/6514 REAR

Fail 9 Jul 2009 79,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 78,996 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

FRONT TYRES ARE DIFFERENT ASPECT RATIO TO REAR 185/6014 FRONT 185/6514 REAR

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2008 77,059 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,059 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 75,555 miles

rear tyres are different aspect ratio to front

Fail 8 Nov 2007 75,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres are different aspect ratio to front

Fail 5 Oct 2007 75,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 73,375 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 73,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear lamp lens broken

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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OAZ 6471 is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 OAZ 6471, 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 OAZ 6471 registered?

OAZ 6471 is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OAZ 6471 safe to buy?

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