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R737 RSE

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,997 mi
Last recorded106,997 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 RSE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2009 106,997 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 98,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 86,061 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 72,309 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 58,414 miles

heavy crossion on exhaust system

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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R737 RSE is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests 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 R737 RSE, 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 R737 RSE registered?

R737 RSE is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R737 RSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R737 RSE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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