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R870 GOK

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,396 mi
Last recorded44,396 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 GOK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,396 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 42,945 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 42,945 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 40,708 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,197 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,536 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,394 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,880 miles

Cam cover gasket leaking.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,041 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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R870 GOK is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GOK, 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 GOK registered?

R870 GOK is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R870 GOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 GOK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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