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R690 HOK

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,981 mi
Last recorded79,981 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 HOK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,981 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,173 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 72,086 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 72,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,120 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 67,850 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 65,352 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,500 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 62,500 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 60,724 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 58,609 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 56,858 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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R690 HOK is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R690 HOK, 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 R690 HOK registered?

R690 HOK is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R690 HOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 HOK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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