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R811 AEV

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,869 mi
Last recorded54,869 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 AEV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2011 54,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,771 miles

brake and fuel pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes perished and starting to split.

o/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre perished

slight exhaust leak from front pipe and pin holed

steering heavy

tested in wet conditions

Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,253 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,237 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,288 miles

Middle and Rear exhaust sections are heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front and Offside front tyres heavily worn on inner edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear light lens is cracked.

Offside rear metal brake pipe is corroded at mounting clip and is difficult to asses due to its location.

Sligth bind on Nearside rear brake.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,819 miles

Middle and rear exhaust system is heavily corroded.

Nearside front and Offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Offside rear light lens is cracked.

Fail 6 Jul 2006 30,819 miles

Middle and rear exhaust system is heavily corroded.

Nearside front and Offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear light lens is cracked.

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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R811 AEV is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red 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 R811 AEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R811 AEV registered?

R811 AEV is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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