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P378 SWS

1997 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,376 mi
Last recorded55,376 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 SWS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 55,376 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 42,364 miles

slight leak from powersteering pump.

Fail 4 Dec 2008 27,353 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,353 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,095 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,394 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,015 miles

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

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

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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P378 SWS is a 1997 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 78,603 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 P378 SWS, 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 29 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P378 SWS registered?

P378 SWS is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P378 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P378 SWS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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