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P187 SNV

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,051 mi
Last recorded87,051 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 SNV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 87,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear chassis has light corrosion present

Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,833 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 84,832 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,092 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low on inner edge

rear chassis has corrosion present, but not holed yet

Pass 21 Mar 2017 79,268 miles

rear chassis showing signs of light corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,366 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 76,338 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,249 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis has light corrosion present

Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,530 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis has light corrosion present

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,881 miles

advise nearside suspension bushe starting to show slight signs of aging

advise offside front suspension spring starting to show slight signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,278 miles

advise rear metal brake pipes startting to show slight signs of corrosion but not pitted yet

advise slight corrosion on rear side seals showing above plsstic side skirts

Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,517 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,086 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,962 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,324 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,504 miles

both front and back no plates showing signs of contamination

outter caseing on exhaust starting to ware

very light cracking on both rear trailing arm bushes

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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P187 SNV is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P187 SNV, 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 P187 SNV registered?

P187 SNV is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P187 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P187 SNV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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