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P103 TBM

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,200 mi
Last recorded75,200 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 TBM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,200 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 74,253 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 71,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 71,277 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,870 miles

sill covers fitted

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,939 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,968 miles

offside front Inner rack end ball joint has slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,698 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2011 56,601 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,260 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 51,924 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,014 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 45,981 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 43,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from gearbox

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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P103 TBM is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P103 TBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P103 TBM registered?

P103 TBM is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P103 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 TBM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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