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R720 CRP

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,064 mi
Last recorded43,064 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 CRP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,064 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 43,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 40,308 miles

All wheel rims heavily corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Offside and nearside front outer c.v boots starting to perish

Offside fuel rail pipe incorrectly seated

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 18 Dec 2015 40,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

All wheel rims heavily corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Offside and nearside front outer c.v boots starting to perish

Offside fuel rail pipe incorrectly seated

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,182 miles

ALL WHEEL RIMS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER SECTIONS.

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE LAMP BULB SLIGHTLY DULL.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD.

OFFSIDE FUEL RAIL HOSE NOT CORRECTLY SEATED.

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION SPRING SLIGHTLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

WIPER BLADE OPERATION JUDDERING SLIGHTLY.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 40,179 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

ALL WHEEL RIMS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER SECTIONS.

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE LAMP BULB SLIGHTLY DULL.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD.

OFFSIDE FUEL RAIL HOSE NOT CORRECTLY SEATED.

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION SPRING SLIGHTLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

WIPER BLADE OPERATION JUDDERING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,923 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,407 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,611 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

power steering pump seeping fluid

Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,905 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 37,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,961 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 35,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,459 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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R720 CRP is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R720 CRP, 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 R720 CRP registered?

R720 CRP is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R720 CRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R720 CRP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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