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P182 POW

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,232 mi
Last recorded49,232 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 POW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 49,232 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 46,486 miles

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight play in steering system offside front

Fail 23 Dec 2016 46,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight play in steering system offside front

Pass 23 Dec 2015 43,802 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f h/light temp repair

Pass 2 Jan 2015 41,655 miles

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 39,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Various suspension components corroded

n/s/f tyre beginning to perish

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

wheel covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Dec 2013 38,984 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Various suspension components corroded

n/s/f tyre beginning to perish

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

wheel covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,523 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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P182 POW is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P182 POW, 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 P182 POW registered?

P182 POW is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P182 POW safe to buy?

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