MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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
Offside front and nearside rear brakes binding on slightly
Offside front fog lamp glass cracked
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
nearside headlamp pattern poor
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
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
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
Both front brake discs worn with "lips" on both edges of both sides
Nearside rear suspension radius arm front main bush starting to perish
Front number plate poor
Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked
Scratches on front valance
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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P201 DJE is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 17 May 1997.
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