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N219 MTC

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,320 mi
Last recorded88,320 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN219 MTC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 88,320 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 87,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 78,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 73,724 miles

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

front No plate starting too go dark

small crack front bumper

Fail 26 Feb 2007 73,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

small crack front bumper

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

front No plate backing starting too go dark

Pass 1 Mar 2006 69,413 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 69,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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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N219 MTC is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N219 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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N219 MTC is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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