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R82 JJE

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,160 mi
Last recorded131,160 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 JJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2011 131,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 131,160 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 125,666 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 120,262 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2009 120,216 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2008 114,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 107,211 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 107,211 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 99,494 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 99,463 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 92,193 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 92,183 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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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R82 JJE is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R82 JJE, 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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R82 JJE is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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