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P977 VUF

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,995 mi
Last recorded69,995 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 VUF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 69,995 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SLIGHTLY LONG IN TRAVEL

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 65,826 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,537 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 61,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 57,146 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 57,146 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion forming on nearside and offside front floor seams

Pass 15 Dec 2005 52,473 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 52,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

exhaust corroding

nearside front door difficult to open from inside vehicle/surround trim broken

unable to inspect outer sill condition due to covers fitted

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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P977 VUF is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P977 VUF, 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 P977 VUF registered?

P977 VUF is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P977 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P977 VUF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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