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R464 RDC

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,545 mi
Last recorded47,545 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 RDC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 47,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 45,872 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,870 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,069 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,178 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,208 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,034 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 34,034 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,986 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,772 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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R464 RDC is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R464 RDC, 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 R464 RDC registered?

R464 RDC is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R464 RDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R464 RDC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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