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N216 WFL

1996 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,748 mi
Last recorded64,748 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 WFL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,748 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,802 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,202 miles

(radiator leaking)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Apr 2008 44,600 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,763 miles

both rear tyre treads perished

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,461 miles

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

O/S/R triling arm bush perrished

Pin hole in near side front outer driveshaft gator

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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N216 WFL 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 100%.

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 N216 WFL, 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 N216 WFL registered?

N216 WFL is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N216 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N216 WFL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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