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P166 HJW

1997 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,951 mi
Last recorded62,951 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 HJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 62,951 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 62,951 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 61,976 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 61,976 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,725 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 60,725 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,040 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,880 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 57,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,150 miles

back box corroded

coolant level slightly low

flexable part of front pipe aged

front washers work but poorly aligned

n/s/r tyre at about 2.0 to 2.5mm & showing signs of age

Pass 26 May 2010 56,934 miles

N/S/R Tyre is low on tread.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,678 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 56,158 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 54,693 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 53,497 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 51,025 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 51,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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P166 HJW is a 1997 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P166 HJW, 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 P166 HJW registered?

P166 HJW is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P166 HJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 HJW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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