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R693 MTS

1997 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,390 mi
Last recorded84,390 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 MTS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2014 84,390 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,754 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 77,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,534 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 77,528 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 77,241 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 77,241 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 76,929 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 76,929 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 76,653 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 76,653 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 76,358 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Aug 2008 76,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear number plate loose

Fail 16 Aug 2007 75,824 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 16 Aug 2007 75,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 17 Aug 2006 74,960 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 73,736 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 73,736 miles

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

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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R693 MTS is a 1997 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R693 MTS, 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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R693 MTS is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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