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N268 XOP

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,016 mi
Last recorded84,016 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 XOP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 84,016 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 84,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 77,035 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 77,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N268 XOP is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N268 XOP, 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 N268 XOP registered?

N268 XOP is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N268 XOP safe to buy?

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