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P199 SUY

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,626 mi
Last recorded98,626 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 SUY
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 98,626 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 98,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 93,069 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2009 92,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 83,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,712 miles

front bumper is damaged

front tyres are worn close to limit

rear tyers are unevenly worn on inner edges

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2006 73,805 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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P199 SUY is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P199 SUY, 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 P199 SUY registered?

P199 SUY is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P199 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P199 SUY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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