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R690 SCH

1997 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,137 mi
Last recorded86,137 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 SCH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2011 86,137 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,095 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 79,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 71,913 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 71,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 65,285 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 54,505 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 58,497 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,116 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 SCH is a 1997 Rover 416 in Green 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 R690 SCH, 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 SCH registered?

R690 SCH is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R690 SCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 SCH 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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