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N260 BDA

1996 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,722 mi
Last recorded55,722 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 BDA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,722 miles

Corrosion to nearside front floor

Pass 22 Mar 2017 55,521 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Minor leak from rear exhaust box

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,123 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 55,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,393 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,583 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,049 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,616 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER FAULTY

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT BIND

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR BRAKES HAVE 42% IMBALANCE

Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn / corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,359 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,609 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,578 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 48,498 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 47,049 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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N260 BDA is a 1996 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N260 BDA, 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 N260 BDA registered?

N260 BDA is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N260 BDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N260 BDA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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