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R858 UTF

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,781 mi
Last recorded100,781 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 UTF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 100,781 miles

Nearside headlamp in poor condition - reflector loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Dec 2023 100,772 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2022 99,067 miles

Deteriorated number plates

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear corrosion underside of vehicle

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2022 99,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear corrosion underside of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2021 97,241 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,145 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 88,426 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 85,300 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 85,300 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 81,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 77,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

nail in rear offside tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2015 77,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

nail in rear offside tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,053 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 74,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 68,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

center section deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2013 68,826 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

center section deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2012 63,909 miles

center section deteriating

n/s/r tyre stepping

Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,308 miles

not all brake pipes visable

Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,835 miles

can not fully inspect brake pipes due to fuel tank and covers

sideskirts fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2010 55,825 miles

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

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

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

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

can not fully inspect brake pipes due to fuel tank and covers

sideskirts fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,089 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 52,088 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,784 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,909 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,678 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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R858 UTF is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R858 UTF, 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 R858 UTF registered?

R858 UTF is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R858 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R858 UTF shows 27 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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