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N179 AVE

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,514 mi
Last recorded70,514 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 AVE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 70,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2011 69,522 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 69,522 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2010 68,140 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 66,703 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 64,266 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2007 62,494 miles

off side front tyre has small split in outer side wall but not showing plys or cords

Pass 15 May 2006 60,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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N179 AVE is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N179 AVE, 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 N179 AVE registered?

N179 AVE is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N179 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N179 AVE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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