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R776 PWL

1997 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,076 mi
Last recorded49,076 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 PWL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,076 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 47,986 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,175 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 46,092 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,847 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 38,366 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 36,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Mar 2009 36,590 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,771 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,609 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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R776 PWL is a 1997 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R776 PWL, 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 R776 PWL registered?

R776 PWL is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R776 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R776 PWL shows 12 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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