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R873 AJW

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,056 mi
Last recorded50,056 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 AJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,056 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,193 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,943 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,772 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,615 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,490 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 39,093 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,892 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 37,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R873 AJW is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red 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 R873 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 R873 AJW registered?

R873 AJW is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R873 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 AJW 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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