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P179 MPX

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,732 mi
Last recorded82,732 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 MPX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 82,732 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 76,070 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,427 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 62,678 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 57,905 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 May 2006 57,905 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2005 47,663 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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P179 MPX is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P179 MPX, 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 P179 MPX registered?

P179 MPX is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P179 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 MPX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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