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R831 TLU

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,077 mi
Last recorded37,077 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 TLU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,077 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 37,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,924 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 35,924 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,920 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,936 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,933 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 31,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,761 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,555 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 29,536 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,536 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,082 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,565 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,190 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,646 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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R831 TLU is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R831 TLU, 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 R831 TLU registered?

R831 TLU is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R831 TLU safe to buy?

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