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R789 EJW

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,538 mi
Last recorded124,538 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 EJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 124,538 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside headlamp bracket broken

Fail 5 Jan 2010 119,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 119,139 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 112,960 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 112,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 109,514 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 109,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 101,897 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 101,897 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2006 93,753 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 93,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both sides front anti roll bar links worn

both sides rear anti roll bar links worn

engine "dog bone" stabilizer mounting worn and rubbing on its mounting

front brake pads worn

Pass 2 Aug 2005 86,437 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 86,437 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside and offside front anti roll bar links deteriorated

Nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

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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R789 EJW is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R789 EJW, 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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R789 EJW is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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