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N247 AVE

1996 Rover 400

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,108 mi
Last recorded88,108 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2005
Typical for 1996 Rover 40069,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 AVE
MakeRover
Model400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2005 88,108 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 87,731 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Rover 400?

Based on 1,554 MOT tests across 281 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
5,605
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Brake pipe excessively corroded 107
constant velocity joint gaiter split 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 68
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N247 AVE is a 1996 Rover 400 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 69,858 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 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N247 AVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N247 AVE registered?

N247 AVE is a 1996 Rover 400, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is N247 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N247 AVE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N247 AVE have outstanding finance?

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