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N156 MTC

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,261 mi
Last recorded74,261 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 MTC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2013 74,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,503 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 71,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,889 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,237 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 63,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,610 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 60,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 56,874 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 52,794 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 48,771 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 MTC is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MTC, 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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What year was N156 MTC registered?

N156 MTC is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N156 MTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N156 MTC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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