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R79 KHR

1997 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,134 mi
Last recorded67,134 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 KHR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 67,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2024 67,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 60,663 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 R15 82V Budget (Bald on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 R15 82V Budget (Bald on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 53,459 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 45,728 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 39,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2020 39,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 32,392 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 32,018 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Floor pan is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to Rear Silencer joint and surrounding area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 24,817 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 19,478 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 14,727 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 13 May 2016 14,727 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 23 Apr 2015 10,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 10,393 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 9,858 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 9,181 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 8,575 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 7,820 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 7,116 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 7,116 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 6,372 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 5,546 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 4,675 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 3,981 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 KHR is a 1997 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KHR, 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 KHR registered?

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

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