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P24 ACG

1997 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,095 mi
Last recorded128,095 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 ACG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2015 128,095 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 123,452 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2014 123,452 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2013 119,415 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 119,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 114,856 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 114,856 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 108,937 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 102,864 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 97,177 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 94,975 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Sep 2007 88,019 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 81,609 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 76,677 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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P24 ACG is a 1997 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P24 ACG, 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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P24 ACG is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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