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P231 KSL

1997 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,677 mi
Last recorded88,677 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 KSL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,677 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 88,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 87,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 86,202 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 86,102 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,681 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 81,890 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 81,845 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,379 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 79,369 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,880 miles

Oil leak

both front floor pans corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,879 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

both front floor pans corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2012 15,289 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SRS light on

Fail 8 Jun 2012 75,287 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

srs light flashing

Fail 9 Jun 2011 72,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,374 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,913 miles

air bag warning light flashing.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,104 miles

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

air bag warning light on .

vehicle fitted with 195/55/15 front and 185/55/15 rear.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,224 miles

air bag warning light on . †nail in nearside front tyre. †vehicle fitted with 195/55/15 front and 185/55/15 rear.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 59,440 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 KSL is a 1997 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KSL, 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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P231 KSL is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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