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R808 UKU

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,325 mi
Last recorded133,325 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 UKU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 133,325 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 133,323 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

BATTERY INSECURE, SLIGHT WEAR O O/S TRACK ROD END, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, REAR TRAIL ARMS CORRODED, FLOOR FRONTS CORRODED, INNER SILLS AT REAR CORRODED, O/S/F BRAKE BINDING.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 125,547 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 125,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Battery insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

O/S N?S FLOOR FRONTS CORRODED

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

p/s leak

Pass 8 Oct 2007 114,457 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear inner sills corroding

Slight power steering fluid leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 114,457 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear inner sills corroding

Slight power steering fluid leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 103,987 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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R808 UKU is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R808 UKU, 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 R808 UKU registered?

R808 UKU is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R808 UKU safe to buy?

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