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P21 DVA

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,756 mi
Last recorded105,756 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 DVA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 105,756 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

slight play offside steering , suspension

some leaking front exhaust

Pass 19 May 2008 99,992 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 90,683 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 77,713 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2005 64,999 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2005 64,999 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P21 DVA is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver 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 P21 DVA, 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 P21 DVA registered?

P21 DVA is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P21 DVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 DVA shows 6 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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