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P249 BCN

1997 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,399 mi
Last recorded70,399 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 BCN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,399 miles

air bag light on

brake pipes corroded

corrosion off side rear wheel arch

off side rear parking brake efficancy low

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 69,462 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside parking brake recording low effort but passed brake test

Pass 3 Apr 2008 66,192 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 2 Apr 2007 63,086 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 60,057 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear wiper blade split

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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P249 BCN is a 1997 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P249 BCN, 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 P249 BCN registered?

P249 BCN is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P249 BCN safe to buy?

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