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R732 EGY

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,912 mi
Last recorded9,912 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 EGY
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 9,912 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2013 98,077 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 96,675 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,689 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 92,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 88,942 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

cut in nearside front tyre wall

Fail 30 Apr 2010 88,942 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 22 May 2009 85,722 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside rear suspension trailing arm bush splitting

Pass 9 May 2008 82,298 miles

nearside and offside headlamps beam images faint

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside rear suspension trailing arm bush splitting

Fail 9 May 2008 82,298 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

exhaust blow from front pipe

nearside and offside headlamps beam images faint

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside rear suspension trailing arm bush splitting

Pass 20 Apr 2007 78,735 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 78,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE †EXHAUST FRONT PIPE FLEXI IN POOR C ONDITION †CV BOOTS PERISHED †CUT IN N/S/F TYRE WALL †FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN †N/S/R BRAKE BINDING

Pass 25 Apr 2006 75,293 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 75,293 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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R732 EGY is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R732 EGY, 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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R732 EGY is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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