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R798 AMV

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,976 mi
Last recorded76,976 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 AMV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 76,976 miles

cv gaiters starting to split

dampness around n/s/f shock

front floor area starting to corrode

heavy engine oil leaks

rear exhaust flexi in poor condition

rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

rear tyres starting to split

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,778 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly perrished

throttle sticking slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2010 67,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,692 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 60,692 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,737 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 56,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,125 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 52,125 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 51,001 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 47,420 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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R798 AMV 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 72.7%.

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 R798 AMV, 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 R798 AMV registered?

R798 AMV is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R798 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R798 AMV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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