MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear brake performance, slightly lower than nearside
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P171 DCE is a 1997 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P171 DCE, 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 P171 DCE registered?
P171 DCE is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 28 January 1997.
Is P171 DCE safe to buy?
The MOT history for P171 DCE shows 3 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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