MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
emissions close to limit on test
sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R724 LJU is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R724 LJU, 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 R724 LJU registered?
R724 LJU is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 8 September 1997.
Is R724 LJU safe to buy?
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