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N21 GRV

1996 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,026 mi
Last recorded88,026 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 GRV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2011 88,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

nearside rear door outer handle insecure

sill covers fitted

uneven tread wear outer edge of offside front tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2010 69,442 miles

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

front and rear tyre different sizes

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,861 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

removed windscreen obstruction before inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,890 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,853 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,234 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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N21 GRV is a 1996 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N21 GRV, 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 N21 GRV registered?

N21 GRV is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N21 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 GRV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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