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R733 FCE

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,877 mi
Last recorded77,877 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 FCE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 77,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 76,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,382 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,012 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 68,461 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,521 miles

Offside steering rack slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2017 65,521 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside steering rack slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,566 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,576 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,549 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 59,978 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,993 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 56,203 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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R733 FCE is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R733 FCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R733 FCE registered?

R733 FCE is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R733 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R733 FCE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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