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P156 BCN

1997 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,282 mi
Last recorded96,282 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 BCN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 96,282 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 79,020 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 79,020 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,224 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 65,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 56,954 miles

1/ CENTER + REAR EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY 2/ BOTH FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING 3/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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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P156 BCN is a 1997 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P156 BCN, 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 P156 BCN registered?

P156 BCN is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P156 BCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 BCN shows 6 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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