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R685 AKE

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,106 mi
Last recorded62,106 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 AKE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,106 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 62,106 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,243 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,109 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,066 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,540 miles

OSF Wiper blade poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2008 46,211 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,948 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 42,948 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 39,341 miles

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

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

abs wiring loose at n/s/r

Pass 17 Aug 2005 35,275 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R685 AKE is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R685 AKE, 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 R685 AKE registered?

R685 AKE is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R685 AKE safe to buy?

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