MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded
possible starter motor fault
rear exhaust corroded
slight oil leak
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
coolant leak
possible starter motor fault
rear brakes noisey
rear exhaust corroded
slight oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R742 DVC is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R742 DVC, 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 R742 DVC registered?
R742 DVC is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 17 September 1997.
Is R742 DVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R742 DVC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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