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P97 DDC

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,862 mi
Last recorded94,862 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 DDC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 94,862 miles

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

advise o/s rear side light seems dimmer than the n/s.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 94,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

advise o/s rear side light seems dimmer than the n/s.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 91,378 miles

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

advise sill covers fitted at time of test..

Fail 18 Jan 2011 88,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 88,052 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 85,914 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 85,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 82,928 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 82,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 79,814 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 79,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 72,476 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 72,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s & n/s corrosion assement of outter sils not carried out due to plastic coyering

Pass 19 Jan 2006 67,374 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 67,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise brake check efficiency on limit of 50%

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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P97 DDC is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P97 DDC, 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 P97 DDC registered?

P97 DDC is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P97 DDC safe to buy?

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