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N241 MGA

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,379 mi
Last recorded143,379 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN241 MGA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 143,379 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 143,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 131,840 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 131,835 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 121,293 miles

Advisory list from test;383382817467 still stand.

Fail 31 Jul 2007 121,293 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre,max tread depth 3-4mm and is starting to split in outer treads.(Advise early replacement.

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside outer sil is starting to corrode.

Underside of vehicle is in early stages of corrosion.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 111,241 miles

Engine oil level is just above minimum level on dipstick.

Front shock absorbers are getting weak.

Front suspension coil spring top coils are starting to corrode.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre has a max tread depth of 3mm+ is worn on inner edge.(Advise early replacement.)

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge.

Rear suspension trailing arm bushes are starting to perrish,split+come away from bush carriers.(Advise early replacement.)

Slight play detected in offside steering rack.

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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N241 MGA is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N241 MGA, 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 N241 MGA registered?

N241 MGA is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N241 MGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N241 MGA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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