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R822 BAX

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,979 mi
Last recorded93,979 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 BAX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 May 2017 93,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users boot does not shut or lock (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust pipe to rear exhaust box flange has holes (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear boot jam x 2 (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush which attach to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush which attach to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 87,090 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 87,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 83,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 83,830 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,967 miles

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

Surface corrosion on an offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 8 Jul 2011 81,712 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 80,597 miles

front brake pads low

nearsdie front trailing arm bush worn

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2010 80,597 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

nearsdie front trailing arm bush worn

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2009 79,270 miles

nearside rear trailing arm deteriated

offside front tyre cracking

p.a.s pipe damp

Pass 17 Jul 2008 78,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 20 Jul 2007 76,730 miles

radiator badly corroded / should be changed asap to avoid engine damage

Pass 26 Jul 2006 75,352 miles

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

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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R822 BAX is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R822 BAX, 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 R822 BAX registered?

R822 BAX is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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