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N278 NYJ

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

51,938 mi
Last recorded51,938 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 NYJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 51,938 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 51,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear tyre is slightly distorted on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2020 46,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 46,027 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside outer sill at rear & end of sill/arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 40,434 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 40,328 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 39,451 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 39,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 38,563 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2017 38,563 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 36,781 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,276 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 34,266 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,110 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,547 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 33,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,999 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 32,096 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,096 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,111 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,130 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,803 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 28,803 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,493 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 27,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,374 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 23,086 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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N278 NYJ is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NYJ, 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 N278 NYJ registered?

N278 NYJ is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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