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P211 LON

1997 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

155,367 mi
Last recorded155,367 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 LON
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 155,367 miles

Both rear tyres wearing

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s headlight has a bracket broken but is still secure

N/s mirror glass broken but not affecting the rear view

N/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s mirror glass is smaller than the original

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 155,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Both rear tyres wearing

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s headlight has a bracket broken but is still secure

N/s mirror glass broken but not affecting the rear view

N/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s mirror glass is smaller than the original

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 147,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

nearside front headlamp unit has one out of two plastic sercuring brackets broken but headlamp is still sercure

nearside front outer & offside front outer c.v gaiters slightly deteriorated

nearside rear & offside rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

nearside rear & offside rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear & offside rear tyres are both worn to 3mm tread depth and slightly out of shape

offside wing mirror glass is slightly smaller in size than original

oil leaks

slight damage to nearside wing mirror glass

Fail 30 May 2013 147,949 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

nearside front headlamp unit has one out of two plastic sercuring brackets broken but headlamp is still sercure

nearside front outer & offside front outer c.v gaiters slightly deteriorated

nearside rear & offside rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

nearside rear & offside rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear & offside rear tyres are both worn to 3mm tread depth and slightly out of shape

offside wing mirror glass is slightly smaller in size than original

oil leaks

slight damage to nearside wing mirror glass

Pass 8 Jun 2012 141,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 141,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 131,757 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2011 131,407 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

o/s/r foot and hand brake efforts could be improved

Pass 22 Apr 2010 123,413 miles

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

ns mirror damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2010 123,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

ns mirror damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2009 115,899 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 115,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2008 107,942 miles

Both mirrors has slight damage

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 107,942 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both mirrors has slight damage

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 99,818 miles

N/S mirror glass damaged.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2007 99,818 miles

N/S mirror glass damaged.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 91,794 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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P211 LON is a 1997 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P211 LON, 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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P211 LON is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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