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R792 TLU

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 TLU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2013

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front spare wheel fitted

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2012 83,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front exhuast heat sheild insecure

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front door handle insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2012 75,097 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 73,372 miles

nearside front floor area starting to corrode

Fail 15 Nov 2010 73,334 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front floor area starting to corrode

Pass 18 Nov 2009 70,545 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2009 70,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,164 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 70,156 miles

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

n/s cv gaiter starting to split

Pass 11 Jul 2007 67,782 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 65,365 miles

both front outer drive shaft gaiters starting to split

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 TLU is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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