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R79 JJE

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,061 mi
Last recorded137,061 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 JJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 137,061 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle is covered with under-seal (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch covered with some tape and plastic

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 130,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 118,725 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 108,739 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 108,739 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 91,051 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,530 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 69,242 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 65,084 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 65,024 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

plasic door sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2009 62,941 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 62,921 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 61,317 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 59,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 56,198 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 56,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 JJE is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JJE, 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 R79 JJE registered?

R79 JJE is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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