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N101 LCL

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,048 mi
Last recorded95,048 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 LCL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,048 miles

ABSD system removed

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake discs corroded

corrosion to underbody, within and outside prescribed areas

Fail 4 Sep 2012 95,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all brake discs corroded and worn

coolant level low

light corrosion to suspension mounting areas

Pass 14 Sep 2011 92,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 92,461 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 90,429 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 87,247 miles

advise front + rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,141 miles

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

advise slight play in n/s front suspension

Pass 2 Oct 2007 80,182 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 80,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 76,099 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 76,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

ADVISE front brake pads

Pass 30 Sep 2005 72,559 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 72,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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N101 LCL is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 N101 LCL, 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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N101 LCL is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 15 July 1996.

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