MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,972 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advise n/s inner brake pipe (front to rear)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
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V897 GCU is a 1999 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1999 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 71,424 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 V897 GCU, 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 27 years old, this Rover 416 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was V897 GCU registered?
V897 GCU is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 16 September 1999.
Is V897 GCU safe to buy?
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