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R868 FVA

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,797 mi
Last recorded77,797 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 FVA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,797 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 77,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,153 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 73,932 miles

Offside front abs ring fractured

Fail 16 Oct 2010 73,914 miles

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

Offside front abs ring fractured

Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,236 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 68,278 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,522 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2006 63,293 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 63,293 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 60,307 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 60,307 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R868 FVA is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R868 FVA, 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 R868 FVA registered?

R868 FVA is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R868 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R868 FVA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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