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N137 LGK

1996 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,239 mi
Last recorded59,239 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 LGK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,239 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake hose ferrules corroding

front exhaust pipe,at the flex joint corroded and leaking

parking brake effort low,just passing

Fail 19 Jun 2018 59,239 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake hose ferrules corroding

front exhaust pipe,at the flex joint corroded and leaking

parking brake effort low,just passing

Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

all brake hose ferrules corroding

front exhaust pipe corroding and leaking

parking brake effort low

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,523 miles

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

all brake hose ferrules corroded

parking brake effort low just passing

slight leak front exhaust pipe,flex joint

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,617 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroding

parking brake effort low,just passing

Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,646 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,841 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 53,866 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f brake pipe corroding,where it joins the flex hose

parking brake effort becoming low

Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,866 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroding,where it joins the flex hose

parking brake effort becoming low

Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,021 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,060 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,132 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,095 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,042 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 49,042 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,184 miles

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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N137 LGK is a 1996 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 N137 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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N137 LGK is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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