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N25 GRV

1996 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

29,069 mi
Last recorded29,069 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN25 GRV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 29,069 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 29,069 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 28,869 miles

exhaust corroded

osr nsr suspension bushes perished

Pass 9 May 2014 28,653 miles

Area around OS tailgate hinge slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 28,652 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Area around OS tailgate hinge slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 28,398 miles

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

NSF fog lamp damaged and insecure

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

OSF brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 28,389 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

NSF fog lamp damaged and insecure

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

OSF brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 28,042 miles

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

Corrosion near OS tailgate hinge

NS front fog lamp insecure

NS handbrake effort low

OSF brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SRS warning light on

Fail 11 Jul 2012 28,042 miles

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

Corrosion near OS tailgate hinge

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

NS front fog lamp insecure

NS handbrake effort low

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SRS warning light on

Fail 15 Jul 2011 27,489 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,489 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 26,855 miles

Brake fluid low

Front brake discs slightly worn

NS front fog lamp insecure

OSF brake binding

OSF brake pads low

Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,158 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

OSF brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2009 26,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake pads getting low.

OSF brake binding slightly

OSF tyre tread 2-3mm

OSR and NSR footbrake effort low

Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,441 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

N/S Front fog lamp insecure

Rear brake pads low

Pass 4 May 2007 24,707 miles

N/S/F fog lamp insecure.

Rear bumper insecure O/S

Pass 8 May 2006 23,405 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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N25 GRV is a 1996 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 80,226 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N25 GRV, 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 N25 GRV registered?

N25 GRV is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N25 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N25 GRV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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