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N166 BBD

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,872 mi
Last recorded99,872 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 BBD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,872 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 99,872 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 95,632 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 89,914 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 89,797 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front cv boots perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 83,206 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 83,206 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 72,947 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 68,706 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 68,706 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 63,350 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,363 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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N166 BBD is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N166 BBD, 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 N166 BBD registered?

N166 BBD is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 8 July 1996.

Is N166 BBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N166 BBD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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