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P265 UNW

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,187 mi
Last recorded70,187 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 UNW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 70,187 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,333 miles

1.Air bag warning light on †2.Brake discs wearing, pads not checked †3.Oil leak on engine/transmission †4.Brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

10.Rear arches starting to corrode †11.Outer cv boots cracking †12.Front floor starting to corrode †13.Rear main suspension bushes starting to unbond

5.n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge †6.Slight power steering fluid leak †7.Power steering drive belt cracking †8.Boot area not checked properly due to boot tirm †9.Outer sills not checked due to sill covers

Fail 11 Jun 2007 67,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

1.Air bag warning light on †2.Brake fluid level low †3.Brake discs wearing, pads not checked †4.Oil leak on engine/transmission †5.Brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

11.Outer sills not checked due to sill covers

6.n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge †7.Coolant leaking(around cambelt area) †8.Slight power steering fluid leak †9.Power steering drive belt cracking †10.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 63,389 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 54,992 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 54,992 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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P265 UNW is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P265 UNW, 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 P265 UNW?

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What year was P265 UNW registered?

P265 UNW is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P265 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P265 UNW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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