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R758 YVP

1997 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,067 mi
Last recorded41,067 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 YVP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,067 miles

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

Oil leak

washers could be better

Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,733 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 39,732 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front no. plate deteriorating

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,459 miles

Oil leak

parking brake lever could do with adjusting

rear brakes squeaky

Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,755 miles

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Fail 13 Nov 2007 32,755 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Fail 18 Oct 2006 26,734 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 26,734 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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R758 YVP is a 1997 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R758 YVP, 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 R758 YVP registered?

R758 YVP is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R758 YVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R758 YVP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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