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N146 AER

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,496 mi
Last recorded82,496 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 AER
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,496 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

headlights deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,232 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

headlights deteriorated

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 28 May 2016 68,591 miles

offside front tyre showing wear near limit

slightly defused head lamp beams

Pass 23 May 2015 66,009 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 66,009 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 62,813 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 62,813 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 60,796 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

plastic over sill panels

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 28 May 2012 59,130 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 59,130 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 56,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 56,405 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,022 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 55,022 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 May 2009 53,678 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 May 2009 53,678 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 53,663 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 75,079 miles

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Fail 11 Nov 2007 52,555 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 11 Nov 2006 51,306 miles

brake pedal spongey.

possible fault with o/s/r side light.

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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N146 AER is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N146 AER, 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 N146 AER registered?

N146 AER is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N146 AER safe to buy?

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