MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,616 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front tyres cracking on outer edges.
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres cracking on outer edges.
Both headlamps starting to tarnish
Exhaust rear silencer poor condiction
Steel wheel fitted to nearside rear
Surface cracks on tyres
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Both headlamps starting to tarnish
Exhaust rear silencer poor condiction
Steel wheel fitted to nearside rear
Surface cracks on tyres
both front tyres cracking outer edge.
exhaust rear silencer corroded.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres cracking outer edge.
exhaust rear silencer corroded.
nearside front tyre cracking outer edge.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front tyre cracking outer edge.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R697 CGO is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 R697 CGO, 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 R697 CGO registered?
R697 CGO is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 9 October 1997.
Is R697 CGO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R697 CGO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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