MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,545 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
o/s/f and n/s/f bootom ball joint locking split pin missing
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P971 BVE is a 1996 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P971 BVE, 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 P971 BVE registered?
P971 BVE is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 29 August 1996.
Is P971 BVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for P971 BVE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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