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R82 NDY

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,617 mi
Last recorded91,617 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 NDY
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 91,617 miles

front bumper although damaged is not presenting any sharp edges

nearside door mirror is loose but not insecure

offside front brake disc appears to be heavily worn

rear wiper blade has perished

Fail 6 Sep 2013 91,530 miles

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

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

both front and offside rear tyre valve caps are missing

front bumper although damaged is not presenting any sharp edges

nearside door mirror is loose but not insecure

offside front brake appears to be binding

offside front brake disc appears to be heavily worn

rear wiper blade has perished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 87,245 miles

front bumper is damaged and has taped repairs in place

nearside door mirror is loose

nearside front tyre is very close to the limits of wear

rear wiper blade has perished

Fail 19 Sep 2012 87,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front bumper is damaged and has taped repairs in place

nearside door mirror is loose

nearside front tyre is very close to the limits of wear

offside rear and both front tyre valve caps are currently missing

rear wiper blade has perished

Pass 7 Oct 2011 82,138 miles

rear tyres starting to perish round sidewalls

Fail 7 Oct 2011 82,138 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

rear tyres starting to perish round sidewalls

Pass 8 Oct 2010 76,551 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 76,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers worn

unable to access rear seatbelts to test

Pass 28 Sep 2009 69,636 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 68,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,569 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,578 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,171 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 50,142 miles

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 NDY is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NDY, 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 R82 NDY registered?

R82 NDY is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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