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R788 BMB

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,249 mi
Last recorded113,249 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 BMB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 113,249 miles

advise front no-plate starting to deteriate.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 101,226 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 101,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 92,685 miles

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

n/s/r handbrake not as efficient has o/s/r

Pass 22 Mar 2006 85,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting low

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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R788 BMB is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R788 BMB, 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 R788 BMB registered?

R788 BMB is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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