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R856 AAB

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,238 mi
Last recorded43,238 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 AAB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,238 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre is worn uneven

Fail 29 Jun 2011 43,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre is worn uneven

Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,602 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,645 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slight pershing of side wall

o/s/r tyre slight perishing of side wall

Pass 29 May 2008 23,962 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,617 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall †n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2006 16,691 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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R856 AAB is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red 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 R856 AAB, 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 R856 AAB registered?

R856 AAB is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R856 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 AAB 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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