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R741 FVA

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,864 mi
Last recorded72,864 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,864 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 72,847 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and offside rear in door (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,970 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,351 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,808 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,200 miles

advise both rear wheel arch are corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 69,586 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 68,896 miles

advise head gaskit

Pass 14 Jul 2010 68,208 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 68,208 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,288 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 66,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

handbrake will require adjustment soon

Pass 17 Jul 2007 64,747 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,171 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FVA 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 85.7%.

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 R741 FVA, 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 FVA registered?

R741 FVA is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R741 FVA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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