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P231 JES

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,596 mi
Last recorded80,596 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 JES
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 80,596 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 72,451 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear suspension complience bush split.

offside rear suspension complience bush slight cracking.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 72,451 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear suspension complience bush split.

offside rear suspension complience bush slight cracking.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 65,725 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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P231 JES is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P231 JES, 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 P231 JES registered?

P231 JES is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P231 JES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 JES shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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