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N170 AER

1996 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,638 mi
Last recorded66,638 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 AER
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,638 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,480 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly when spun by hand rbt ok

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,250 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly when spun by hand rbt ok

Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 64,958 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 64,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,050 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 61,773 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,511 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 58,254 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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N170 AER is a 1996 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N170 AER, 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 N170 AER registered?

N170 AER is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N170 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for N170 AER shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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