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R821 AHJ

1997 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,430 mi
Last recorded94,430 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 AHJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 94,430 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 94,430 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 89,683 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 85,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 85,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 77,862 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 77,862 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 73,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 73,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 67,552 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

hand brake long travel

nsr tyre poor condition

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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R821 AHJ is a 1997 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R821 AHJ, 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 R821 AHJ registered?

R821 AHJ is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R821 AHJ safe to buy?

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