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P275 BEL

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,290 mi
Last recorded42,290 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 BEL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,424 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 39,424 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,264 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 36,264 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,927 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 31,927 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,761 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 25,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,915 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,392 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,697 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,992 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,242 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,347 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 16,347 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P275 BEL is a 1997 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P275 BEL, 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 P275 BEL registered?

P275 BEL is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P275 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P275 BEL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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