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R742 FJW

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,475 mi
Last recorded75,475 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 FJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,475 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,282 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,111 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,432 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,332 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,294 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,375 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 41,581 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 35,632 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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R742 FJW is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FJW, 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 FJW registered?

R742 FJW is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R742 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R742 FJW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R742 FJW have outstanding finance?

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