MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear indicators lightly discoloured
corrosion on offside front wing
light corrosion on offside main brake pipe
nearside rear tyre cracked and perished
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
rear hand brake and foot brake
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
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.
oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
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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.
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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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