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N257 CUY

1996 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,283 mi
Last recorded85,283 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 CUY
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,283 miles

Some rust to front passenger floorpan

Some under-body and component corrosion

some perishing of both rear radius arm rubber bushes

Fail 3 Jun 2010 85,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some rust to front passenger floorpan

Some under-body and component corrosion

some perishing of both rear radius arm rubber bushes

Pass 1 Jun 2009 80,228 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 80,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2008 75,382 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 69,796 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 69,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 61,292 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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N257 CUY 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 62.5%.

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 N257 CUY, 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 N257 CUY registered?

N257 CUY is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 31 March 1996.

Is N257 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 CUY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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