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R812 BWW

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,236 mi
Last recorded145,236 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 BWW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 145,236 miles

slight misting offside front shocker

Fail 23 Feb 2017 145,236 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both nearside tyres flat

slight misting offside front shocker

Pass 9 Feb 2016 141,969 miles

damage to offside front wing

front and rear brake discs rusty

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cut on inner edge

offside front shocker misting

offside rear tyre cut on inner edge

oil over power steering pump

Fail 28 Jan 2016 141,969 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

battery light on

damage to offside front wing

front and rear brake discs rusty

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cut on inner edge

offside front shocker misting

offside rear tyre cut on inner edge

oil over power steering pump

Pass 27 Jan 2015 137,874 miles

both rear trayling arm bushes starting to lift

covers over outer sills

inner sills rusty

slight damp patch off side front shocker

Fail 17 Jan 2015 137,780 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear trayling arm bushes starting to lift

covers over outer sills

inner sills rusty

slight damp patch off side front shocker

Pass 4 Jan 2014 132,716 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 129,232 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 129,209 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 267,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 126,048 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 126,048 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 124,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 123,088 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 117,872 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 93,293 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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R812 BWW is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R812 BWW, 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 R812 BWW registered?

R812 BWW is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R812 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R812 BWW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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