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P161 XPN

1997 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

50,560 mi
Last recorded50,560 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 XPN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 50,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 1 Nov 2021 50,560 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,897 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,105 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 46,874 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,748 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,690 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 43,390 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 43,388 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 May 2014 41,863 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 41,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 40,270 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 39,248 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 37,825 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 37,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2010 36,089 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 36,089 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 34,276 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,699 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 30,885 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 30,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 29,220 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 29,220 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P161 XPN is a 1997 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P161 XPN, 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 P161 XPN registered?

P161 XPN is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P161 XPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 XPN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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