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P233 CER

1997 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,125 mi
Last recorded63,125 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 CER
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2012 63,125 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front o/s brakes binding slightly

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion around front n/s frame mount

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,700 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front n/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,417 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,002 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,462 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,198 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 44,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 42,063 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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P233 CER is a 1997 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P233 CER, 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 P233 CER registered?

P233 CER is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P233 CER safe to buy?

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