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N266 NGE

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,373 mi
Last recorded129,373 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 NGE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2007 129,373 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 125,447 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 125,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX.

EXHAUST CORRODED.

FLAT SPOT AT L/H/F TYRE.

R/H/F SEATBELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED.

SMALL CRACK AT R/H LOWER PART OF WINDSCREEN.

WOBBLE AT R/H/R WHEEL/TYRE?

Pass 26 Jul 2005 121,564 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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N266 NGE is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N266 NGE, 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 N266 NGE registered?

N266 NGE is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N266 NGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N266 NGE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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