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N217 BEB

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,414 mi
Last recorded89,414 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 BEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 89,414 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 75,562 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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,893 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 64,862 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,827 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 52,750 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,910 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,638 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,750 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 42,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 39,106 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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N217 BEB is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N217 BEB, 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 N217 BEB registered?

N217 BEB is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 12 July 1996.

Is N217 BEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 BEB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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