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P240 GES

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,242 mi
Last recorded9,242 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 9,242 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2008 9,242 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2007 83,169 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 83,169 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 74,250 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 74,250 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 64,566 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2005 64,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GES is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P240 GES, 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 P240 GES registered?

P240 GES is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 8 July 1997.

Is P240 GES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 GES shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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