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P265 JSR

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,722 mi
Last recorded79,722 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 JSR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 79,722 miles

condition of cv boots

wear to front brake pads

Fail 9 May 2009 79,721 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

condition of cv boots

power steering resevior over FULL

wear to front brake pads

Pass 10 May 2008 75,669 miles

both rear indicators starting to go off colour

slight oil leak from around powers steering pump

Fail 3 May 2008 75,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear indicators starting to go off colour

slight oil leak from around powers steering pump

Pass 2 May 2007 60,831 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

signs of fluid weep on power steering pipes by resevoir

Fail 31 Mar 2007 60,826 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

cat heat shield loose/rattling

signs of fluid weep on power steering pipes by resevoir

Pass 4 Oct 2005 44,548 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 44,542 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P265 JSR is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P265 JSR, 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 P265 JSR registered?

P265 JSR is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P265 JSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P265 JSR shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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