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P250 JES

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,786 mi
Last recorded105,786 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 JES
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 105,786 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2008 105,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2007 100,427 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2007 100,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2006 101,248 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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P250 JES is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P250 JES, 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 P250 JES registered?

P250 JES is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P250 JES safe to buy?

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