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P309 EOB

1971 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,177 mi
Last recorded85,177 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1971 Rover 41684,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 EOB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2012 85,177 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake slightly sticking

Pass 5 Aug 2011 79,728 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 79,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,844 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 77,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2009 77,240 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 74,954 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 72,900 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 69,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

The near side front wiper blade is splitting at the ends.

The off side door mirror backing is insecure.

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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P309 EOB is a 1971 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 84,440 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 P309 EOB, 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 55 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 P309 EOB registered?

P309 EOB is a 1971 Rover 416, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P309 EOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P309 EOB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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