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R802 ACA

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,456 mi
Last recorded79,456 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 ACA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2013 79,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

CV joint knock - requires further investigation

Corrosion to both rear outer arches

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f floor seam corroded

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel pipes corroded n/s/r floor area

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,608 miles

offside front and nearside front floor pans rusty close to subframe mounting points

Fail 21 Jun 2012 75,608 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside front and nearside front floor pans rusty close to subframe mounting points

Pass 23 Jun 2011 70,005 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 70,005 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2010 65,631 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,365 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,750 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 48,148 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,148 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 41,586 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 41,586 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R802 ACA is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R802 ACA, 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 R802 ACA registered?

R802 ACA is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R802 ACA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 ACA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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