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R859 AWU

1997 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,781 mi
Last recorded81,781 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 AWU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 81,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 81,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,237 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 70,796 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 67,605 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 67,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,748 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

front bumper insecure

rear boot dampers /springs weak not holding open

Fail 29 Sep 2014 61,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

front bumper insecure

rear boot dampers /springs weak not holding open

Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,098 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

centre exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,198 miles

Front bumper insecure

nearside front tyre low in air pressure

Fail 19 Sep 2012 47,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

nearside front tyre low in air pressure

Pass 24 Sep 2011 41,879 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,815 miles

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

Slight wear on front brake discs.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,629 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 39,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,989 miles

Wear on front brake discs.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,429 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R859 AWU is a 1997 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R859 AWU, 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 R859 AWU registered?

R859 AWU is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R859 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R859 AWU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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