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N223 BEB

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,521 mi
Last recorded69,521 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 BEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2017 69,521 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

parking brake travel high, close to excess

Pass 6 Feb 2016 65,795 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hangers broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen washers only work with rear wash switch

Fail 6 Feb 2016 65,795 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hangers broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen washers only work with rear wash switch

Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,622 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,079 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,136 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,656 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,559 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,009 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 416 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 49,753 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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N223 BEB is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N223 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 N223 BEB registered?

N223 BEB is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 9 July 1996.

Is N223 BEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N223 BEB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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