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R789 NOJ

1997 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,384 mi
Last recorded58,384 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 NOJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,384 miles

advise rejmining brake pipe

Fail 11 Aug 2010 58,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

advise rejmining brake pipe

Pass 27 Jul 2009 58,384 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 58,382 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 58,384 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 58,384 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 58,384 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 58,384 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R789 NOJ registered?

R789 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R789 NOJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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