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P220 SCL

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,497 mi
Last recorded80,497 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 SCL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2018 80,497 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,088 miles

Both cv gaiter in poor condition

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

Rear trailing arms worn

Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,710 miles

Cv gaiters in poor condition

Front pads low

Rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 16 Jul 2015 79,232 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,628 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,115 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,429 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,733 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,112 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,568 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 72,662 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 71,792 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 70,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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P220 SCL is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P220 SCL, 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 P220 SCL registered?

P220 SCL is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P220 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P220 SCL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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