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N226 VEG

1996 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,495 mi
Last recorded113,495 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 VEG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 113,495 miles

Minor splits both wiper blades

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS warning on

Fail 19 May 2012 113,437 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Minor splits both wiper blades

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS warning on

Pass 25 May 2011 108,896 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant fan not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

SRS warning light on

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 103,003 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 102,922 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 96,297 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

SRS Light on

boot lid damaged

both front brakes binding on slightly

both rear light clusters cracked but not showing white light to the rear

engine oil leak

park brake has only just past pulling up at 17 %

steering rack has a slight leak

Fail 26 May 2009 96,200 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

SRS Light on

boot lid damaged

both front brakes binding on slightly

both rear light clusters cracked but not showing white light to the rear

engine oil leak

steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 10 May 2008 88,911 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 80,277 miles

advise brake inspection , front and rear service brake and parking brake out of balance.

advise under body corosion

Pass 23 May 2006 70,719 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 70,562 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

drivers inner brake pad lining low

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 VEG is a 1996 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N226 VEG, 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 N226 VEG registered?

N226 VEG is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N226 VEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N226 VEG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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