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N223 CUY

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,227 mi
Last recorded166,227 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 CUY
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 166,227 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 166,089 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 157,640 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 157,627 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 148,132 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 137,587 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 137,587 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 126,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 126,591 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 CUY is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N223 CUY, 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 CUY registered?

N223 CUY is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N223 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N223 CUY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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