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R784 NOJ

1997 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

88,223 mi
Last recorded88,223 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 NOJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2007 88,223 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s head light cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2006 81,663 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 81,663 miles

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

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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R784 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 R784 NOJ, 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 R784 NOJ registered?

R784 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R784 NOJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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