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R836 FVA

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,933 mi
Last recorded49,933 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 FVA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,933 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,995 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 47,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,751 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,257 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,607 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,269 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 38,689 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,901 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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R836 FVA is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R836 FVA, 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

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What year was R836 FVA registered?

R836 FVA is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R836 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R836 FVA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R836 FVA have outstanding finance?

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