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P240 DJE

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,471 mi
Last recorded108,471 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 DJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 108,471 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 104,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jul 2012 99,902 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 5 Jul 2011 95,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 90,922 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 85,111 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 78,050 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 77,998 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 70,953 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 64,518 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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P240 DJE is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P240 DJE, 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 P240 DJE registered?

P240 DJE is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P240 DJE safe to buy?

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