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P18 PHL

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,913 mi
Last recorded57,913 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 PHL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,913 miles

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

big dent in center exhaust silencer

center rear stop light starting to come unstuck from rear screen

cut in outside tyre wall nearside front tyre(do not see cords)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 57,909 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,324 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,904 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 50,904 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,553 miles

bit of play in steering rack

both front outer constant velocity joint boots cracking

both rear suspension radius arms large bushes splitting

centre exhaust pipe rusty

hint of dampness to both rear suspension shock absorbers

power steering pump and pipes damp

sill covers fitted

undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,690 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering drive belt cracking

Rear radius arm bushes slight splitting

Rust occuring around tailgate hinges

Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,102 miles

both front outer constant velocity joint boots cracking

both rear radius arms large bushes splitting

front exhaust pipe slight blow

hint of play in steering rack

offside front brake pads about 2/3 worn

parts of exhaust system rusty

power steering pipes and pump slightly damp

sill covers fitted

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 17 Jul 2007 39,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust pipe slight blow

hint of play in steering rack

both front outer constant velocity joint boots cracking

both rear radius arms large bushes splitting

offside front brake pad about 2/3 worn

parts of exhaust system rusty

power steering pipes and pump slightly damp

sill covers fitted

some undercutting to front brake discs

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2006 35,115 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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P18 PHL is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P18 PHL, 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 P18 PHL registered?

P18 PHL is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is P18 PHL safe to buy?

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