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N127 LGK

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,695 mi
Last recorded82,695 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 LGK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 82,695 miles

THE NSF OUTER CV GAITER IS CRACKED

THE REAR EXHAUST JOINT AT THE REAR IS VERY RUSTY AND THE EXHAUST HAS JUST STARTED TO BLOW SLIGHTLY

THERE MAY BE VERY SLIGHT ROUGHNESS STARTING IN THE NSR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 4 Mar 2013 82,695 miles

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

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

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

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

THE NSF OUTER CV GAITER IS CRACKED

THE REAR EXHAUST JOINT AT THE REAR IS VERY RUSTY AND THE EXHAUST HAS JUST STARTED TO BLOW SLIGHTLY

THERE MAY BE VERY SLIGHT ROUGHNESS STARTING IN THE NSR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,727 miles

BOTH OUTER CV GAITERS ARE CRACKING BADLY

THE OSR TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 13 Mar 2012 78,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH OUTER CV GAITERS ARE CRACKING BADLY

THE OSR TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,803 miles

BOTH OUTER CV GAITERS ARE STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH

NSR TRAILING ARM MAIN BUSH IS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

THERE MAY BE SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN THE NSR WHEEL BEARING

V PULLEY BELT IS LOOSE

Fail 9 Mar 2011 72,803 miles

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

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

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

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

BOTH OUTER CV GAITERS ARE STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH

NSR TRAILING ARM MAIN BUSH IS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

THERE MAY BE SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN THE NSR WHEEL BEARING

V PULLEY BELT IS LOOSE

Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,650 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 67,650 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,093 miles

1 OS WASHER JET IS POOR

OSF TYRE TREAD IS LOW AND TREAD VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

OSR TRAILING ARM MAIN BUSH IS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,620 miles

OSR TRAILING ARM CENTRE MAIN BUSH IN VERY POOR CONDITION.

POWER STEERING V PULLEY BELT IN VERY POOR CONDITION..

THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT FLIUD LEAK POWER STEERING PUMP.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 57,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH NUMBER PLATES ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

OSR TRAILING ARM CENTRE MAIN BUSH IN VERY POOR CONDITION.

POWER STEERING V PULLEY BELT IN VERY POOR CONDITION..

THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT FLIUD LEAK POWER STEERING PUMP.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 53,148 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 53,050 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 53,050 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)

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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N127 LGK is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N127 LGK, 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 N127 LGK registered?

N127 LGK is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N127 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N127 LGK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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