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P261 HRR

1997 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,131 mi
Last recorded88,131 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 HRR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 88,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 82,506 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 76,697 miles

both rear suspension bushes slightly perished

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2007 71,298 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 71,297 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 65,619 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 65,609 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 59,520 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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P261 HRR is a 1997 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P261 HRR, 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

How do I check the history of P261 HRR?

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What year was P261 HRR registered?

P261 HRR is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P261 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 HRR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P261 HRR have outstanding finance?

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