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P231 JOV

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,306 mi
Last recorded65,306 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 JOV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,018 miles

all brake discs rusty

front sceen cracked

near side rear tyre cracked inside the tread

Fail 9 Nov 2010 57,018 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all brake discs rusty

front sceen cracked

near side rear tyre cracked inside the tread

Pass 5 Feb 2009 55,383 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 5 Feb 2009 55,380 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,080 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,796 miles

small chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2006 42,796 miles

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

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

small chips in windscreen

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 JOV is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JOV, 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 P231 JOV registered?

P231 JOV is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P231 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 JOV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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