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N122 DTS

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,385 mi
Last recorded105,385 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 DTS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 105,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

fuel pipes on underside of car rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2014 105,211 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

fuel pipes on underside of car rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2013 97,610 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag light on

Fail 5 Feb 2013 97,480 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 89,979 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

poor handbrake effort o/s/r

stone chip screen

Fail 25 Feb 2012 89,870 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

poor handbrake effort o/s/r

stone chip screen

Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,537 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 81,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise engine oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 73,180 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 73,180 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,417 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 64,416 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 62,137 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 62,109 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 53,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight binding to front brakes

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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N122 DTS is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N122 DTS, 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 N122 DTS registered?

N122 DTS is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N122 DTS safe to buy?

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