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R730 GYJ

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,217 mi
Last recorded84,217 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 GYJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 84,217 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 84,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 79,053 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 79,052 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2007 76,529 miles

front brake balance on limit

Fail 7 Feb 2007 76,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 73,892 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 73,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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R730 GYJ is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R730 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 R730 GYJ registered?

R730 GYJ is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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