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N181 AVE

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,151 mi
Last recorded107,151 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 AVE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2013 107,151 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 107,151 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 103,536 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 99,060 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 99,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 93,181 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

outer cv boots aged

rear wheels slightly out of shape

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2009 86,152 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

head light image poor

outer cv boots aged

rear wheel out of shape

Pass 26 Aug 2008 76,460 miles

o/s/r wheel out of shape

outer cv boots aged

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,308 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

outer cv boots lightly cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2006 61,945 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 61,944 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 56,250 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 56,250 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

rear exhaust very rusty

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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N181 AVE is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N181 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N181 AVE registered?

N181 AVE is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N181 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N181 AVE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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