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N246 PNJ

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,576 mi
Last recorded46,576 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 PNJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,576 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 46,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 39,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

n/s front tyre worn low on the inner edge of the tread area.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 39,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

n/s front tyre worn low on the inner edge of the tread area.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,155 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

plastic outer lower body sill panel covers fitted at the time of the test.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 37,701 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

nearside rear tyre split

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Jul 2006 33,216 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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N246 PNJ is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red 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 N246 PNJ, 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 N246 PNJ registered?

N246 PNJ is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 10 July 1996.

Is N246 PNJ safe to buy?

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