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N235 YBD

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

54,791 mi
Last recorded54,791 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 YBD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 54,791 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 54,776 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,449 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 53,449 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,853 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,295 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 50,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,891 miles

offside front fog lamp missing

Fail 16 Jun 2014 48,891 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front fog lamp missing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,233 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 47,233 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,723 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 45,722 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,415 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 44,415 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 42,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,675 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 41,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,447 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 36,719 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,349 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 33,349 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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N235 YBD is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N235 YBD, 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 N235 YBD registered?

N235 YBD is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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