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R741 EAH

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,297 mi
Last recorded119,297 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 EAH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 119,297 miles

COOLANT RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS PERISHED

HANDBRAKE HIGH

Fail 7 Feb 2011 119,297 miles

COOLANT RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS PERISHED

HANDBRAKE HIGH

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 111,408 miles

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

handbrake high

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 10 Feb 2010 111,408 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake high

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 18 Feb 2009 104,945 miles

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

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

some play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 18 Feb 2009 104,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

some play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 19 Feb 2008 97,285 miles

n/s front shock moist advise replacement

wipers in poor condition advise replacement

Pass 14 Feb 2007 91,452 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 91,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 74,996 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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R741 EAH is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R741 EAH, 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 R741 EAH registered?

R741 EAH is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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