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P197 BDF

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,725 mi
Last recorded51,725 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 BDF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 51,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 51,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 50,390 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,547 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,834 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,352 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,732 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,506 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,589 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,177 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,781 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM LOW PRESURE UNION TIGHTEN PROIR TO TEST

Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,559 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,135 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 26,135 miles

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

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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P197 BDF is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P197 BDF, 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 P197 BDF registered?

P197 BDF is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P197 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 BDF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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