MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre side wall perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre side wall perished
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
N/S/F, both rear and N/S front to rear brake pipe corroded (could not confirm)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
notchy feeling when turning steering wheel
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P259 LOM is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P259 LOM, 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 P259 LOM registered?
P259 LOM is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 24 June 1997.
Is P259 LOM safe to buy?
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