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R792 AEV

1997 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,886 mi
Last recorded47,886 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 AEV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,886 miles

front exhaust flexy tube worn

nearside front tyre bald on edge

oil around power steering pipes

rear trailing arm mounts deteriating

slight rattle from catalyst

Pass 24 Nov 2007 45,137 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

centre section of exhaust corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust CAT has loose baffels

o/s/f wiper split

rear foot/parking brake imbalance (strong adv)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 35,658 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 35,658 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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R792 AEV is a 1997 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R792 AEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R792 AEV registered?

R792 AEV is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R792 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R792 AEV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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