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R792 GJW

1997 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

114,198 mi
Last recorded114,198 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 GJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 114,198 miles

Offside Rear Lower engine mount defective

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 114,195 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Lower engine mount defective

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 108,137 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 107,571 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 99,661 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear engine stabiliser worn

Fail 12 Feb 2020 99,661 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear engine stabiliser worn

Pass 8 Feb 2019 90,595 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 90,589 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,945 miles

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

brake pipe originally failed not replaced but cleaned up and looks ok

Fail 17 Jan 2018 89,930 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 89,088 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 87,855 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 87,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 85,544 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 85,543 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,846 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 82,845 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,357 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2012 78,135 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,135 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 76,288 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,288 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,775 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 73,249 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 70,582 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,582 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 64,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 64,627 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 58,146 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 57,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 51,382 miles

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 GJW is a 1997 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 R792 GJW, 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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R792 GJW is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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