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N292 BVU

1996 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,161 mi
Last recorded78,161 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN292 BVU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 78,161 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 71,752 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 67,629 miles

n/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

radiator corroded

slight oil leak on engine?

Fail 8 Feb 2008 67,527 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

radiator corroded

slight oil leak on engine?

Pass 9 Feb 2007 63,448 miles

slight blow on exhaust middle join

weding repair to n/s gearbox mounting

Fail 9 Feb 2007 63,448 miles

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

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

slight blow on exhaust middle join

weding repair to n/s gearbox mounting

Pass 10 Feb 2006 59,863 miles

both outer c/v boots starting to perish

intermitant misfire on engine

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

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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N292 BVU is a 1996 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N292 BVU, 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 N292 BVU registered?

N292 BVU is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N292 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N292 BVU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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