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B888 HAP

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,544 mi
Last recorded123,544 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB888 HAP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2007 123,544 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 123,045 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake sqeal

drivers door mirror glass cracked still giving reasonable view to rear

front brakes showing slight imbalance and linings look low

offside c/v gaitor leaking grease from clips

slight wear in offside inner driveshaft joint

Pass 28 Mar 2006 96,521 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2005 77,508 miles

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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B888 HAP is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B888 HAP, 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 B888 HAP registered?

B888 HAP is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is B888 HAP safe to buy?

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