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R85 GOK

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,367 mi
Last recorded76,367 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 GOK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2006 76,367 miles

large bushes on both rear swinging arms starting to break up.

level of corrosion affecting o/s front steel brake pipe nearing limits.

Fail 30 Nov 2006 76,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

large bushes of both rear axle swing arms are breaking down.

level of corrosion on o/s front brake pipe on limits.

Pass 10 Dec 2005 62,104 miles

large rubber bushes on both rear axle tie bars showing signs of breaking down, replacement at some stage is advised*

Fail 29 Nov 2005 62,104 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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 GOK is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GOK, 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 GOK registered?

R85 GOK is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R85 GOK safe to buy?

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