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R796 BWR

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,608 mi
Last recorded88,608 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 BWR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 88,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 88,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 81,742 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

EXHAUST CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREADS GETTING LOW.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED.

SUSPENSION BUSHS PERISHED.

Fail 20 Oct 2006 81,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 76,079 miles

advise both front wings and bonnet are dented

advise engine has bad oil leak from filter area

advise sills have plastic covers unable to fully inspect

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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R796 BWR is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R796 BWR, 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 R796 BWR registered?

R796 BWR is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R796 BWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 BWR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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