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N272 AEB

1996 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,963 mi
Last recorded77,963 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 AEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 77,963 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 74,149 miles

FLOOR RUSTY

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

REAR ARCHES RUSTY

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,235 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 73,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 71,605 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 71,605 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2008 69,399 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 67,152 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 67,152 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 65,606 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 65,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 64,818 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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N272 AEB is a 1996 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N272 AEB, 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 N272 AEB registered?

N272 AEB is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N272 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N272 AEB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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