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N227 AJA

1996 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,112 mi
Last recorded106,112 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 AJA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 106,112 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 99,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 89,534 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 82,971 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 82,971 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 75,003 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 75,003 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 69,677 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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N227 AJA is a 1996 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N227 AJA, 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 N227 AJA registered?

N227 AJA is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N227 AJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N227 AJA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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