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R292 AYA

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,324 mi
Last recorded69,324 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 AYA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,324 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 68,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,486 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,111 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 57,111 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 53,671 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 53,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 50,158 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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R292 AYA is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R292 AYA, 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 R292 AYA registered?

R292 AYA is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R292 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R292 AYA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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