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P169 SCL

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,494 mi
Last recorded60,494 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 SCL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,494 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise power steering pump very noisy

Fail 19 Jan 2008 60,494 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise power steering pump very noisy

Pass 27 Jan 2007 59,602 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 59,602 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise wheel alignment check.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 58,047 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2005 56,341 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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P169 SCL is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver 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 P169 SCL, 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 P169 SCL registered?

P169 SCL is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P169 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P169 SCL 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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