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P169 XPN

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,811 mi
Last recorded74,811 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 XPN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 74,811 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML illuminated

Exhaust corroded mid - rear

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside corroded in areas

Pass 7 Jul 2023 74,535 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 74,336 miles

All the suspension components are corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake flexi hose ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion around the bodywork of the vehicle

EML on

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2022 74,336 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Corrosion to the n/s/f wing causing a sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near the rear wheel arch going to the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bumper likely to become detached Front bumper damaged to the n/s (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bumper likely to become detached Rear bumper damaged to the o/s (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All the suspension components are corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake flexi hose ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion around the bodywork of the vehicle

EML on

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 74,062 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 12 Jul 2021 74,062 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2020 73,455 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 73,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,077 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,586 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,967 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 70,898 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 70,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,171 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front inner wings slight corrosion

nearside front floor slight corrosion

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

rear brake pipes covered in plastic

unable to fully inspect rear inner pads

Fail 9 Jul 2014 69,359 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front inner wings slight corrosion

nearside front floor slight corrosion

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

rear brake pipes covered in plastic

unable to fully inspect rear inner pads

Fail 18 Jun 2013 67,936 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f susp perscribed areas

o/s/f top ball joint not pinned presenter advised nut fitted with lock tight

Pass 18 Jun 2013 67,936 miles

corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f susp perscribed areas

o/s/f top ball joint not pinned presenter advised nut fitted with lock tight

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,635 miles

corrosion at n/s/f and o/s/f suspension perscribeb areas

full sill covers fitted

o/s/f outer cv boot cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,958 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,372 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,633 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,637 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 62,375 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 60,874 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 XPN is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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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P169 XPN is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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