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R838 FJW

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,553 mi
Last recorded62,553 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 FJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,553 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 62,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake fluid below max

Pass 4 Aug 2008 53,895 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 48,796 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 48,792 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,463 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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R838 FJW is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R838 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.

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What year was R838 FJW registered?

R838 FJW is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R838 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R838 FJW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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