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N148 FGS

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,379 mi
Last recorded91,379 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 FGS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 91,379 miles

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

both headlamp patterns poor

both wiper operation poor

nearside front outer wing holed

offside rear trailing arm bush split

Fail 12 Mar 2009 91,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both headlamp patterns poor

both wiper operation poor

nearside front outer wing holed

offside rear trailing arm bush split

Pass 6 Mar 2008 86,496 miles

both headlamp aim patterns poor

both rear trailing arm bushes split

both wipers starting to smear

front bumper loose & nearside front wing corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2006 78,311 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes split

Fail 16 Nov 2006 78,311 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)

both rear trailing arm front bushes split

catalsyt heatshield loose

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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N148 FGS is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N148 FGS, 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 N148 FGS registered?

N148 FGS is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N148 FGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N148 FGS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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