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P165 DJE

1997 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,607 mi
Last recorded91,607 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 DJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 91,607 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 86,553 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 80,874 miles

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe by petrol tank under plastic cover corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2008 77,837 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 77,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 74,674 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 70,928 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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P165 DJE is a 1997 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P165 DJE, 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 P165 DJE registered?

P165 DJE is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P165 DJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 DJE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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