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R741 YVF

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,613 mi
Last recorded77,613 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 YVF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 77,613 miles

1/ o/s rear trailing arm mounting bush becoming perished 2/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Fail 18 Nov 2014 77,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

1/ o/s rear trailing arm mounting bush becoming perished 2/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,978 miles

as per failure

Fail 21 Nov 2013 74,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

1/ unalbe to check outer sills fully due to sill covers 2/ pin hole in n/s outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 14 Nov 2012 68,573 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Offside rear suspension arm bush starting to split.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 68,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Offside rear suspension arm bush starting to split.

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,306 miles

1/ o/s rear side light becoming dull 2/ n/s and o/s rear trialing arms mounting bushs becoming perished 3/ o/s rear tyer at legal limits 4/ n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 14 Nov 2011 59,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1/ o/s rear side light becoming dull 2/ n/s and o/s rear trialing arms mounting bushs becoming perished 3/ o/s rear tyer at legal limits 4/ n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,734 miles

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

both front brake discs starting to get low.

Fail 15 Dec 2010 50,731 miles

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

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

both front brake discs starting to get low.

Pass 5 Jun 2010 45,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside & nearside front floors becoming corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2010 45,758 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside & nearside front floors becoming corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 37,334 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 37,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,247 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,481 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,948 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 258,965 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)

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 YVF is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YVF, 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 YVF registered?

R741 YVF is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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