CarVerify

Free Car Check

P142 HJH

1997 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,814 mi
Last recorded70,814 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 HJH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 70,814 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 66,086 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 57,424 miles

corrosion on both front floorpans

nearside rear trailing arm,centre bush splitting

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear trailing arm,centre bush splitting

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2010 57,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on both front floorpans

front no plate deteriorating

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear trailing arm,centre bush splitting

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front wiper blade splitting

offside rear trailing arm,centre bush splitting

screw in offside rear tyre(on edge)

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2009 53,038 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 50,535 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 49,064 miles

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

power steering rack damp

Pass 18 Mar 2006 45,639 miles

n/s/r tyre worn badly on inside edge

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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P142 HJH is a 1997 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P142 HJH, 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

How do I check the history of P142 HJH?

You can check the full history of P142 HJH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P142 HJH registered?

P142 HJH is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P142 HJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P142 HJH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P142 HJH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P142 HJH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.