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R823 FJW

1997 Rover 416

White Lpg 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,749 mi
Last recorded152,749 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 FJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 152,749 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 148,689 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 143,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 143,755 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 134,886 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 134,200 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 123,624 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 115,812 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 109,455 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 106,141 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 106,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 101,534 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 101,534 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,624 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 88,894 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,395 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 76,964 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 76,952 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 70,556 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 70,463 miles

Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 66,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 66,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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R823 FJW is a 1997 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R823 FJW, 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

How do I check the history of R823 FJW?

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What year was R823 FJW registered?

R823 FJW is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R823 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R823 FJW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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