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N131 YOV

1996 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,780 mi
Last recorded79,780 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 YOV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 79,780 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 76,398 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 73,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 70,319 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 67,471 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 67,471 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 63,860 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 60,111 miles

out of balance and slight low effort on n/s rear foot and handbrakes. efficiency acceptable. rear brakes should be checked with wheels off.

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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N131 YOV is a 1996 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N131 YOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N131 YOV registered?

N131 YOV is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N131 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N131 YOV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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