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P201 DJE

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,111 mi
Last recorded116,111 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 DJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 116,111 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside lower arm rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre very badly worn on inside edge

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

only two of four washer jets working but still suplying plenty of fluid to clear screen

Fail 20 May 2016 115,913 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside lower arm rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre very badly worn on inside edge

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

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

Rear brakes only just passed the brake imbalance test

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

only two of four washer jets working but still suplying plenty of fluid to clear screen

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 111,551 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake tight in operation

Pass 28 May 2014 109,032 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 107,614 miles

Offside front and nearside rear brakes binding on slightly

Offside front fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 24 May 2012 105,995 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 105,992 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both headlamp beams slightly out of focus

Nearside rear brake binding-on slightly

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged and tread worn close to limit 185/55 VR 15

Pass 24 May 2011 103,794 miles

nearside headlamp pattern poor

Fail 24 May 2011 103,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside headlamp pattern poor

nearside rear brake shows signs of overheating

Pass 19 May 2010 100,380 miles

Both front brake discs worn with deep "lips" on both faces

Both headlamp beams slightly out of focus

Both rear suspension radius arm front main bushes perishing and splitting slightly

Both rear tyre treads worn on inner shoulders nearside close to limit 185/55 HR 15

Pass 27 May 2009 93,842 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 93,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both number plates deteriorated. On limits

nearside front tyre on limits....185/55VR15

nearside rear brake showing signs of overheating

Pass 1 May 2008 82,871 miles

Both front brake discs worn with "lips" on both edges of both sides

Nearside rear suspension radius arm front main bush starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2007 74,133 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 58,450 miles

Front number plate poor

Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

Scratches on front valance

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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P201 DJE is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P201 DJE, 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 P201 DJE registered?

P201 DJE is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P201 DJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P201 DJE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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