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N196 BUK

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,073 mi
Last recorded117,073 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 BUK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 117,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 109,584 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 109,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 102,966 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NSF wheel rim damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2008 97,102 miles

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

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

heatshield of exhaust in poor condition

slight amount of play in offside steering rack end

Pass 4 Jan 2007 91,254 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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N196 BUK is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N196 BUK, 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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N196 BUK is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N196 BUK safe to buy?

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