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N226 AJX

1996 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,814 mi
Last recorded89,814 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 AJX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 89,814 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 89,814 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 85,423 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 80,170 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 80,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 75,080 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 70,569 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 70,895 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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N226 AJX is a 1996 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N226 AJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N226 AJX registered?

N226 AJX is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N226 AJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N226 AJX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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