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R81 LUF

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,434 mi
Last recorded85,434 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 LUF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,434 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,456 miles

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN

Fail 31 Oct 2011 81,442 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN

Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,541 miles

PLAY IN O/S/F TRACK ROD END CAT STARTING TO BREAK UP O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,090 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES REAR BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 67,465 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 107,978 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 53,539 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R81 LUF is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R81 LUF, 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 R81 LUF registered?

R81 LUF is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is R81 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R81 LUF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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