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P135 HRR

1997 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,352 mi
Last recorded45,352 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 HRR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2006 45,352 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 29 Jul 2006 45,352 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn to limits, front pads worn

h/brake lever travel long

h/lamp patterns poor

o/s inner washer jet n/w, wipers poor

rear bumper scuffed

rear no plate deteriorating

unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2005 41,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r trailing arm mount cracking

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limits

rear exh box rattle & center section corroding

wipers poor

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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P135 HRR is a 1997 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P135 HRR, 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 P135 HRR registered?

P135 HRR is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P135 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P135 HRR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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