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N156 TFJ

1996 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,894 mi
Last recorded123,894 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2006 123,894 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 123,866 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 116,689 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 116,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 TFJ is a 1996 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N156 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

N156 TFJ is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N156 TFJ safe to buy?

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