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N278 PHM

1996 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,976 mi
Last recorded113,976 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 PHM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 113,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 101,295 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 101,285 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,711 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 95,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside front cv gaiter best ever inspected

Pass 18 Aug 2008 90,995 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 85,586 miles

Hand brake fantastic, driver nuts, car is superb, love kevyn........

Pass 1 Sep 2006 79,914 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 75,469 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 PHM is a 1996 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N278 PHM, 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 PHM registered?

N278 PHM is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N278 PHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N278 PHM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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