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N197 MTC

1996 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,318 mi
Last recorded114,318 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 MTC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 114,318 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 108,031 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorber protector boots metal tops have started to derteriorate

Fail 28 Oct 2011 107,830 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorber protector boots metal tops have started to derteriorate

nearside front tyre wall perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 101,782 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 101,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 95,128 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 95,128 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 87,528 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 87,528 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 81,305 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 81,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Nov 2006 75,311 miles

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Fail 13 Nov 2006 75,311 miles

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

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

14% front brake imbalance

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre pressures soft ?

nearside front fog lamp insecure

rear inner brake pads appear worn low ?

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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N197 MTC is a 1996 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N197 MTC, 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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N197 MTC is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N197 MTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N197 MTC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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