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R73 CAE

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,338 mi
Last recorded104,338 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 CAE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 104,338 miles

power steering resevoir level on min

Fail 14 Oct 2010 104,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

power steering resevoir level on min

Pass 11 Nov 2009 94,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 86,119 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 79,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 79,212 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 70,934 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

slight crack in offside rear light lens.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 66,232 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 66,232 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R73 CAE is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R73 CAE, 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 R73 CAE registered?

R73 CAE is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R73 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R73 CAE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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