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R75 KSS

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,738 mi
Last recorded100,738 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 KSS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 100,738 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 100,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 95,775 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 92,211 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 92,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 88,393 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 88,393 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 84,698 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 84,698 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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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R75 KSS 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 55.6%.

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 R75 KSS, 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 R75 KSS registered?

R75 KSS is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 25 August 1997.

Is R75 KSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R75 KSS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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