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P230 LNO

1997 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,420 mi
Last recorded118,420 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 LNO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 118,420 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 118,229 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 112,579 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 112,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 107,089 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 101,242 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 101,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 96,140 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 90,450 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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P230 LNO is a 1997 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P230 LNO, 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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What year was P230 LNO registered?

P230 LNO is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P230 LNO safe to buy?

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