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P104 JSR

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,734 mi
Last recorded65,734 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 JSR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 65,734 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 65,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 59,571 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 59,571 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 52,984 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack slightly

Fail 8 May 2009 52,984 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,671 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 45,527 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 45,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 45,467 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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P104 JSR is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P104 JSR, 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 P104 JSR registered?

P104 JSR is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P104 JSR safe to buy?

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