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P437 NHK

1997 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

54,673 mi
Last recorded54,673 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 NHK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,673 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front wheel trim cutting into tyre side wall

rear tyres worn on inner edges very close to limit (recommend replacing)

Fail 29 May 2008 54,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,600 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 35,595 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 34,992 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre rear stoplight incomplete.

Nearside front tyre tread perrished.

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 34,965 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISES # PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED EXHAUST PIPE(MIDDLE) VERY RUSTY.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2006 26,784 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 26,784 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre perished

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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P437 NHK is a 1997 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 P437 NHK, 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 P437 NHK registered?

P437 NHK is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P437 NHK safe to buy?

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