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R79 BFS

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,318 mi
Last recorded71,318 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 BFS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 71,318 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 71,316 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,271 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 52,046 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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R79 BFS is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver 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 R79 BFS, 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 R79 BFS registered?

R79 BFS is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R79 BFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R79 BFS 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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