MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,938 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
nearside front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Front wheel slight bind
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is N278 NYJ safe to buy?
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