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R745 LPR

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

57,947 mi
Last recorded57,947 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 LPR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2023 57,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FRONT JACKING POINT CORRODED AND HOLED AND WITHIN 30cm OF THE CONTROL ARM REAR MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 55,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Where A Pillar Meets Floor - Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 52,937 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

sills covered in plastic trims

Fail 10 Apr 2019 50,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

sills covered in plastic trims

Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,050 miles

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

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

brake pipe ends corroding

front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,808 miles

Rear indicators pale

brake pipe ends corroding

osf,nsf,nsr tyres splitting on inner wall osf worst...

sills covered with trim

Fail 29 Mar 2017 44,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear indicators pale

brake pipe ends corroding

sills covered with trim

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,248 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion around windscreen (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 42,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Body has slight corrosion around windscreen (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust sytem corroding

rear number plate deteriorating but still clear

Fail 2 Dec 2013 31,585 miles

ALL tyres cracking

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres have splits in inner sidewalls

Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,585 miles

ALL tyres cracking

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres have splits in inner sidewalls

Fail 19 Jul 2012 28,320 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,320 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,100 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 27,100 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,145 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 24,881 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,643 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,226 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 20,777 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,777 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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R745 LPR is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R745 LPR, 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 R745 LPR registered?

R745 LPR is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R745 LPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R745 LPR shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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