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P279 KSL

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,438 mi
Last recorded106,438 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 KSL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2012 106,438 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 105,665 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 104,652 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 103,384 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 100,488 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 99,650 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 94,805 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 94,805 miles

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

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 KSL is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KSL, 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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What year was P279 KSL registered?

P279 KSL is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P279 KSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P279 KSL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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