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P178 HRW

1997 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,486 mi
Last recorded104,486 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 HRW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 104,486 miles

BELONGINGS IN BOOT

NSR AND OSR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERATED

NSR AND OSR TYRE OUTER EDGE ON LIMIT

OIL LEAK

OSF DEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

OSF SHOCK ABSORBER BECOMING WEAK

OSR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN CLIP

Fail 26 Jul 2010 104,486 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK

OSF DEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

OSF SHOCK ABSORBER BECOMING WEAK

OSR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN CLIP

BELONGINGS IN BOOT

NSR AND OSR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERATED

NSR AND OSR TYRE OUTER EDGE ON LIMIT

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 90,318 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 90,318 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 86,102 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 86,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 79,667 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 75,256 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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P178 HRW is a 1997 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P178 HRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P178 HRW registered?

P178 HRW is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P178 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 HRW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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