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P264 FTO

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,896 mi
Last recorded74,896 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 FTO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,896 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 74,876 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,870 miles

rear no plate condition

Fail 25 Feb 2013 70,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear no plate condition

Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,017 miles

slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,566 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 64,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,159 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 61,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,942 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 55,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 53,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 50,480 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 50,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P264 FTO is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P264 FTO, 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

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What year was P264 FTO registered?

P264 FTO is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P264 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P264 FTO shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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