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N106 VBD

1996 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,973 mi
Last recorded111,973 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 VBD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 111,973 miles

Non obligatory (interior rear view) mirror deteriorated slightly but not seriously affecting view

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

Offside front door intermittently does not open from outside handle

Oil residue on engine (poss rocker cover gasket failed)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Various rubber pipes to/from inlet manifold deteriorated and splitting which may affect vehicle control if further deterioation affects engine running stability

Vehicle dirty when presented for examination so some items slightly difficult to inspect

Fail 27 Mar 2012 111,961 miles

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

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

Non obligatory (interior rear view) mirror deteriorated slightly but not seriously affecting view

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

Offside front door intermittently does not open from outside handle

Offside front tyre heavily perished (DOT code = 2002) STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE TYRE

Oil residue on engine (poss rocker cover gasket failed)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Various rubber pipes to/from inlet manifold deteriorated and splitting which may affect vehicle control if further deterioation affects engine running stability

Vehicle dirty when presented for examination so some items slightly difficult to inspect

Pass 21 Jan 2011 110,122 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 110,116 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 107,016 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2009 106,998 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 103,708 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 103,705 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 100,297 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 100,285 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

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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N106 VBD is a 1996 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N106 VBD, 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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N106 VBD is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N106 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N106 VBD shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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