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N284 EAB

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,889 mi
Last recorded73,889 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN284 EAB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,889 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 73,889 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,150 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 65,150 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Air bag warning light on.

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 10 Apr 2009 56,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 56,276 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 48,219 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 48,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,048 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 33,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

park brake lever travel long

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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N284 EAB is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N284 EAB, 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 N284 EAB registered?

N284 EAB is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N284 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N284 EAB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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