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N166 KGO

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,535 mi
Last recorded124,535 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 KGO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 124,535 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 114,860 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 114,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 104,278 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 104,105 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake fluid level low.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 90,328 miles

Both rear main suspension bushs starting to perish.

Car presented for MOT with no petrol and running on LPG, tested as LPG car.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate starting to perish.

Fail 7 Sep 2007 90,197 miles

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

air con rad in poor condition

bonnet saftey catch siezing up

cambelt last changed?

corrosion starting at base of nearside rear wheel arch

front bumper damaged

imbalance between front brakes

long travel on parking brake lever

offside front tyre at 2mm

offside rear and nearside rear trailing arm large bushes in poor condition

oil leak present

rear number plate poor

rear tyres and front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2006 82,839 miles

3 nails in offsiode front tyre tread and tyre perished

bonnet safety catch siezing up

cambelt last changed?

exhaust system leaking at joint between cat and front pipe

front bumper poor fitting

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside rear light lense damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak present

rear brake discs poor

rear exhaust section rusty

slight uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various body/bumper damage

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2005 71,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2005 71,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2005 68,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KGO 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 54.5%.

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 N166 KGO, 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 KGO registered?

N166 KGO is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N166 KGO safe to buy?

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