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R860 FJE

1997 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,615 mi
Last recorded77,615 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 FJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,615 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cracks on side wall

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 72,149 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 72,149 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 69,018 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 60,888 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 51,440 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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R860 FJE is a 1997 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJE, 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 R860 FJE registered?

R860 FJE is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 25 August 1997.

Is R860 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R860 FJE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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