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R870 AJW

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,254 mi
Last recorded86,254 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 AJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 86,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 78,138 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 78,003 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,149 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,517 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,467 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,660 miles

offside rear service brake low on braking efficiency

Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,110 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,476 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 45,353 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2006 38,024 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 34,173 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R870 AJW is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R870 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 R870 AJW registered?

R870 AJW is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R870 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 AJW shows 12 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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