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P277 DRD

1997 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,748 mi
Last recorded57,748 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 DRD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 57,748 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 57,745 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 54,949 miles

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

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

exhaust detiorated very rusty in places

Pass 17 May 2014 50,248 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 50,220 miles

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Rear indicator bulbs fading

Fail 3 Feb 2012 50,220 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Rear indicator bulbs fading

Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,939 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Jan 2011 49,939 miles

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

N/S/F front bumper loose

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Feb 2010 49,291 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 49,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 47,737 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2008 45,795 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 45,720 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 44,155 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 44,153 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 41,495 miles

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

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

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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P277 DRD 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 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 P277 DRD, 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.

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P277 DRD is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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