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P279 KOA

1997 Rover 416

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,816 mi
Last recorded126,816 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 KOA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2014 126,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 123,070 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 118,969 miles

Both rear trailing arm centre bushes perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Slight play in offside steering rack

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2012 118,797 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear trailing arm centre bushes perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Slight play in offside steering rack

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 114,022 miles

all tyres perishing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 109,583 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 109,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 102,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2008 95,812 miles

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

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2007 89,992 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 82,560 miles

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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P279 KOA is a 1997 Rover 416 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P279 KOA, 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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P279 KOA is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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