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R860 ABD

1997 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,353 mi
Last recorded96,353 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 ABD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 96,353 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 93,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 68,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 68,517 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 60,780 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 52,702 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 49,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 59,524 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 41,871 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 May 2009 41,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 37,841 miles

0/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer edge

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 May 2007 33,506 miles

front numberplate cracked

Pass 8 May 2006 29,000 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 29,000 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R860 ABD is a 1997 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R860 ABD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R860 ABD registered?

R860 ABD is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R860 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R860 ABD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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