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R85 BAH

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,683 mi
Last recorded123,683 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 BAH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 123,683 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 123,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 119,585 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 112,945 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 106,446 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 106,436 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 99,357 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 91,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,319 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 77,621 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 64,991 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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R85 BAH is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R85 BAH, 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 R85 BAH registered?

R85 BAH is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R85 BAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 BAH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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