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P917 KBP

1996 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

29,311 mi
Last recorded29,311 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 KBP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 29,311 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 29,311 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 27,532 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 27,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,902 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 25,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box clamp (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,456 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,424 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 22,424 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 20,310 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 20,225 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 20,153 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 20,000 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,740 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 19,197 miles

All 4 brake hose ferrules starting to corrod

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 19,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All 4 brake hose ferrules corroded

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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P917 KBP is a 1996 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1996 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 80,226 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 P917 KBP, 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 30 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P917 KBP registered?

P917 KBP is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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