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P268 XPN

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,105 mi
Last recorded77,105 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 XPN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 70,932 miles

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

accelerator stiff

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front floor corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2009 70,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

accelerator stiff

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front floor corroding

nearside rear brake low effort

offside front brake abs rotor broken

Pass 22 Feb 2008 70,114 miles

O.S.R.tyre cracking

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

nearside door mirror damaged

stiff accelarator

Pass 22 Feb 2007 69,147 miles

O.S.R.handbrake low efort

Fail 22 Feb 2007 69,147 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O.S.R.handbrake low efort

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 67,939 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 67,939 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 XPN is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

P268 XPN is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P268 XPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 XPN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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