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R865 AJW

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,221 mi
Last recorded62,221 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 AJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,221 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,167 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,775 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,491 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 57,187 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,947 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,571 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,010 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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R865 AJW is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R865 AJW, 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 R865 AJW registered?

R865 AJW is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R865 AJW safe to buy?

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