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R849 MEP

1997 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,528 mi
Last recorded46,528 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 MEP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 46,528 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 46,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,864 miles

some splitting of rear suspension arms main bushes

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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R849 MEP is a 1997 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R849 MEP, 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 R849 MEP registered?

R849 MEP is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R849 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R849 MEP shows 3 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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