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P240 MOO

1997 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,928 mi
Last recorded82,928 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 MOO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 82,928 miles

footbrake travel low

Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,118 miles

Both rear shock absorbers little dampening effect

Footbrake travel low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 80,118 miles

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

Both rear shock absorbers little dampening effect

Footbrake travel low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,401 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,543 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

foot brake travel feels soft

slight corrosion to nearside front floor

slight damage to offside front wheel

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,658 miles

footbrake travel feels soft

Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,658 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

footbrake travel feels soft

Fail 26 Sep 2014 66,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside front and offside front tyres low tread on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,103 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside front and offside front tyres low tread on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,697 miles

corrosion to nearside front floor

emissions slow to reach limits

footbrake travel low

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,759 miles

emissions fluctating and just within tolerances at fast idle speeds

exhaust system corroded

footbrake travel low

nearside front floor corroded

offside rear suspension arm bush deteriorating

wiring to brake fluid warning lamp broken

Pass 8 Oct 2011 55,286 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 51,670 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 46,943 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 42,926 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,807 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 30,882 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 MOO is a 1997 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MOO, 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 MOO registered?

P240 MOO is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P240 MOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 MOO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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