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N156 AOL

1996 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,207 mi
Last recorded92,207 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 AOL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2018 92,207 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f wing slightly corroded

o/s/r wing slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 83,158 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,574 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 74,134 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,096 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 70,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,918 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 63,760 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,399 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 56,930 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 56,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,695 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 49,198 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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N156 AOL is a 1996 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N156 AOL, 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 N156 AOL registered?

N156 AOL is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N156 AOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N156 AOL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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