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P205 SKH

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,269 mi
Last recorded78,269 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 SKH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,269 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,982 miles

front brake disks scorn

slight engine oil leak

water coolant discoloured

Fail 4 Mar 2014 73,982 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disks scorn

slight engine oil leak

water coolant discoloured

Pass 9 Mar 2013 68,732 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 68,732 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,425 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,080 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 46,363 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 35,589 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 29,375 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2007 28,252 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 27,155 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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P205 SKH is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P205 SKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P205 SKH registered?

P205 SKH is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P205 SKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 SKH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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