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R818 KCB

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,773 mi
Last recorded89,773 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 KCB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 89,773 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2008 82,419 miles

2 front tyres worn on edges

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 3 May 2007 74,330 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil leaks on engine

Pass 3 May 2007 74,330 miles

oil leaks on engine

Pass 8 May 2006 67,705 miles

both outer cv boots cracking

front discs lipped

front indicators faded

handbrake only locking on last notch

head lamp patterns faded

Fail 8 May 2006 67,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both outer cv boots cracking

front discs lipped

front indicators faded

handbrake only locking on last notch

head lamp patterns faded

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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R818 KCB is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R818 KCB, 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 R818 KCB registered?

R818 KCB is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R818 KCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 KCB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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