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R846 BOU

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,344 mi
Last recorded84,344 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 BOU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2011 84,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both headlamps poor dip beam patterns

offside rear & nearside rear wheel arches corrosion - may become jagged soon

Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,344 miles

both headlamps poor dip beam patterns

offside rear & nearside rear wheel arches corrosion - may become jagged soon

Pass 2 Feb 2010 74,790 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 71,258 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 67,012 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 61,248 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 57,650 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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R846 BOU is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R846 BOU, 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 R846 BOU registered?

R846 BOU is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R846 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R846 BOU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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