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N261 EKU

1996 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,539 mi
Last recorded71,539 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 EKU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 71,539 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 69,139 miles

oil leak from engine

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both side front floors rusty

Pass 14 May 2012 66,144 miles

rear hand brake slightly efficency low

Pass 12 May 2011 63,375 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 63,365 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

near side front tyre on limit

Fail 4 May 2010 60,974 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 4 May 2010 60,974 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 5 May 2009 58,158 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 56,559 miles

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

rear service and park brake. Your vehicle has only just met the required service and park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 May 2007 53,400 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 48,775 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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N261 EKU is a 1996 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N261 EKU, 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 N261 EKU registered?

N261 EKU is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N261 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 EKU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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