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P244 STU

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,588 mi
Last recorded75,588 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 STU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,588 miles

both front outer cv boots startin g to perish

brake pipe starting to corrode at off side rear

Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,531 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 71,358 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded and holed at front lower edges to sills

exhaust front section tied up,support bracket broken

n/s/f tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

sills corroded and holed at rear behind plastic covers

Pass 10 Feb 2009 68,839 miles

rear trailing arm bushes rubbers split (recommend renewal)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 66,557 miles

splits to n/s/r trailing arm front rubber bush

Fail 13 Feb 2008 66,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

splits on o/s/r tyre inner wall

splits to n/s/r trailing arm front rubber bush

Pass 13 Feb 2007 63,015 miles

slight wear on rear trailing arm front bushes both sides

Pass 14 Feb 2006 58,361 miles

n/s/r/ brake efficiency lower than offside

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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P244 STU is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P244 STU, 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 P244 STU registered?

P244 STU is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P244 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P244 STU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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