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R856 CEG

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,573 mi
Last recorded68,573 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 CEG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,573 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 64,408 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,565 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 55,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 44,125 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 39,475 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,742 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 32,784 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 30,545 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 30,545 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,994 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,980 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,771 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 CEG is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CEG, 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 CEG registered?

R856 CEG is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R856 CEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 CEG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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