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P263 XUF

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,701 mi
Last recorded110,701 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 XUF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 110,701 miles

both rear indicators lightly discoloured

corrosion on offside front wing

light corrosion on offside main brake pipe

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 5 May 2009 110,620 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear indicators lightly discoloured

corrosion on offside front wing

light corrosion on offside main brake pipe

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 9 May 2008 98,890 miles

rear hand brake and foot brake

Fail 2 May 2008 98,890 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

rear hand brake and foot brake

Pass 3 May 2007 89,479 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 89,476 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All metal brake pipes have slight corrosion.

Hand brake just reached efficiency level.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 78,733 miles

oil leak

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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P263 XUF is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P263 XUF, 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 P263 XUF?

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What year was P263 XUF registered?

P263 XUF is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P263 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 XUF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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