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N212 AJW

1996 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,087 mi
Last recorded53,087 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 AJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,087 miles

brake pipes corroded

c.v.boots perished

corroding around rear arches

rear trailing arm bushes perished

rear tyres perished

sills corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2008 53,087 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes corroded

c.v.boots perished

corroding around rear arches

rear trailing arm bushes perished

rear tyres perished

sills corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes corroded

engine and gearbox have slight oil leak

inner sills corroded

no reverse lights

Fail 17 Oct 2007 51,634 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres close to limit

brake pipes corroded

cable tack in o/s/r tyre

engine and gearbox have slight oil leak

exhaust corroded

inner sills corroded

no reverse lights

Pass 18 Oct 2006 49,608 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 47,525 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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N212 AJW is a 1996 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N212 AJW, 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 N212 AJW registered?

N212 AJW is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N212 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N212 AJW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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