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P269 HVP

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,107 mi
Last recorded100,107 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 HVP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 100,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S Front seat belt does not always come out fully

O/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 100,107 miles

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

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S Front seat belt does not always come out fully

O/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 98,819 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 95,668 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 95,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 90,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 90,547 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 85,833 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 85,833 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 80,606 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P269 HVP is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P269 HVP, 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 P269 HVP registered?

P269 HVP is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P269 HVP safe to buy?

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