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P970 MLU

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,789 mi
Last recorded87,789 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 MLU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,789 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 87,789 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 83,358 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 83,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 77,997 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 72,414 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 72,411 miles

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

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

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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P970 MLU is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P970 MLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P970 MLU registered?

P970 MLU is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P970 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P970 MLU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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