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R723 GYJ

1997 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,547 mi
Last recorded69,547 miles
Recorded on13 May 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 GYJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 May 2006 69,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both cv gaitors perishing

exhaust corroded , heavy in places

oil leak around gearbox

pin-hole in exhaust front pipe

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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R723 GYJ is a 1997 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R723 GYJ, 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 R723 GYJ registered?

R723 GYJ is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R723 GYJ safe to buy?

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