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P108 JOV

1997 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,954 mi
Last recorded95,954 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 JOV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 95,954 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 95,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 91,844 miles

o/s/f wing corroaded

Fail 10 Feb 2011 91,844 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f wing corroaded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,006 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 87,006 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 81,936 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 78,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 78,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 73,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 73,996 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 69,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P108 JOV is a 1997 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P108 JOV, 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 P108 JOV registered?

P108 JOV is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P108 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 JOV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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