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P97 STW

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,712 mi
Last recorded106,712 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 STW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2007 106,712 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 106,712 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 102,766 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 STW is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P97 STW, 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 P97 STW registered?

P97 STW is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P97 STW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P97 STW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P97 STW have outstanding finance?

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