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R809 FJE

1997 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,198 mi
Last recorded54,198 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 FJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,198 miles

Airbag light on

Front headlamps fading

N/S/F door mirror cracked

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,958 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 48,958 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,164 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r lens cracked

rear number plate slightly deterated

Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,035 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

srs light on

Pass 11 Jan 2007 44,112 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight travel parking brake

srs light on

Pass 9 Jan 2006 42,989 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 42,989 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R809 FJE is a 1997 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R809 FJE, 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 R809 FJE registered?

R809 FJE is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R809 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R809 FJE shows 8 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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