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P268 DER

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,892 mi
Last recorded83,892 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 DER
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 83,892 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front floors corrodid near to legal limit

both rear swinging arm bushes seperated near to legal limit recomend renewal

front section exhaust leaking newar to legal limit recomend renewal

nearside cv boot perished near to splitting

Fail 20 Jan 2011 83,814 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front floors corrodid near to legal limit

both rear swinging arm bushes seperated near to legal limit recomend renewal

front section exhaust leaking newar to legal limit recomend renewal

nearside cv boot perished near to splitting

Fail 10 Oct 2009 74,057 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 74,057 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 70,899 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 70,814 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 66,961 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 66,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 61,345 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 61,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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P268 DER is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P268 DER, 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 P268 DER registered?

P268 DER is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P268 DER safe to buy?

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