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P149 CER

1997 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,668 mi
Last recorded106,668 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 CER
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 106,668 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,747 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 95,509 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 95,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,628 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 86,709 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 86,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,778 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres low on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 77,791 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 77,791 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,358 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 63,022 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 58,647 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 53,821 miles

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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P149 CER is a 1997 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P149 CER, 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 P149 CER registered?

P149 CER is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P149 CER safe to buy?

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