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J10 SCC

1996 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,073 mi
Last recorded74,073 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 SCC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,073 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 74,073 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 61,706 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 61,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,082 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,486 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 58,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 56,426 miles

both rear trailing arms,front bushes deteriorating

Fail 27 Jul 2016 56,426 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear trailing arms,front bushes deteriorating

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,817 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 55,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,254 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,086 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,342 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 52,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,820 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,588 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,243 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 43,243 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,556 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 41,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 40,251 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,845 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 35,038 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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J10 SCC is a 1996 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J10 SCC, 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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J10 SCC is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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