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P193 SYE

1997 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,437 mi
Last recorded80,437 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 SYE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil dip stick missing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

dip stick missing

uneven tread on the inner part of drivers rear tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2012 77,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

dip stick missing

uneven tread on the inner part of drivers rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,708 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil dip stick missing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 71,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

drivers rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,781 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 67,693 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,767 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,796 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 61,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 58,524 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 55,512 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P193 SYE is a 1997 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P193 SYE, 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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P193 SYE is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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