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P219 EAO

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,574 mi
Last recorded167,574 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 EAO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 167,574 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlamp aim pattern poor (both)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 161,268 miles

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

all brake pipes and farels have been greased

both front coil spring have been greased

front number plate in poor condition

fuel tank has had a patch of resin put on it i am not able to see if this has been done to repaire a leak

offside track rod end rubber boot split

stone chip to the swept area

Fail 14 Aug 2009 160,981 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

all brake pipes and farels have been greased

both front coil spring have been greased

front number plate in poor condition

fuel tank has had a patch of resin put on it i am not able to see if this has been done to repaire a leak

offside track rod end rubber boot split

stone chip to the swept area

Pass 7 Aug 2008 152,086 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre has damage to outer side wall not deep enough to show the cords

Pass 16 Aug 2007 147,191 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 138,476 miles

Advise front brakes out of balance 25% and the max is 25%

Battery insecure

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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P219 EAO is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P219 EAO, 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 P219 EAO registered?

P219 EAO is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P219 EAO safe to buy?

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