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R848 CDU

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,992 mi
Last recorded56,992 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 CDU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,992 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2014 54,673 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 54,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 49,272 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front tyre slightly cracked outer wall

o/s/front tyre slightly wearing inside

Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,053 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,560 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,890 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,962 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 33,961 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,666 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 26,910 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R848 CDU is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R848 CDU, 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 R848 CDU registered?

R848 CDU is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 16 November 1997.

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