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A2 YRJ

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,778 mi
Last recorded53,778 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YRJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 53,778 miles

bit of water in o.s.f indicator lens

n.s.r trailing arm bush starting to split

radiator corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2006 49,549 miles

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

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

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

nail in tyre

possible fuel seep from top of fuel tank unable to confirm due to innaccessability.

Fail 8 Feb 2006 49,549 miles

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

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)

Possible fuel leak from top of fuel tank(unable to determine due to innaccessability of tank)

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

nail in tyre

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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A2 YRJ is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red 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 A2 YRJ, 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 A2 YRJ registered?

A2 YRJ is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is A2 YRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 YRJ 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.

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