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N278 LAH

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,220 mi
Last recorded95,220 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 LAH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2009 95,220 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2009 95,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 91,847 miles

All under body structural body/suspension patrs/components are showing signs of corrosion.

All visable metal brake pipes are showing signs of deterioration.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear pads are worn low (visual check only)

N/S/F tyre worn to 2.0mm and showing signs of perishing on sidewall outer.

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills ,plastic trims are fitted not allowing full inspection of sills.

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

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

Slow retraction of o/s/f seatbelt.

Some cosmetic body panels are showing signs of deterioration/rust.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2007 86,890 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 86,845 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 82,618 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 82,618 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)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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N278 LAH is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N278 LAH, 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 N278 LAH registered?

N278 LAH is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N278 LAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N278 LAH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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