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P141 CFJ

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,544 mi
Last recorded47,544 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 CFJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,544 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2014 47,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2013 42,138 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,260 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 40,203 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

hand brake travel excessive

ns rear brake effort low, (foot brake & hand brake)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,203 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

hand brake travel excessive

ns rear brake effort low, (foot brake & hand brake)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,021 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,883 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,501 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 36,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,497 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P141 CFJ is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P141 CFJ, 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 P141 CFJ registered?

P141 CFJ is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 11 January 1997.

Is P141 CFJ safe to buy?

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