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P165 LDP

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,401 mi
Last recorded76,401 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 LDP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 76,401 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 76,400 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,203 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 71,220 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 71,216 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 69,340 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 69,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 65,346 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 63,663 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 61,861 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 59,551 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 LDP is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P165 LDP, 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 LDP registered?

P165 LDP is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P165 LDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 LDP shows 12 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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