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N296 SRG

1996 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,436 mi
Last recorded91,436 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2005
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 SRG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2005 91,436 miles

Refer to Advisory notice number 172819395221 †October 26th 2005

Fail 26 Oct 2005 91,436 miles

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

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

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

BOOT LID DAMAGED

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM FRONT MOUNTING BUSHES PERISHED

CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANNELS

CORROSION STARTING ON BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE CORRODED

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS PERISHED

FOCUS POOR ON BOTH HEADLIGHTS

FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZES TO REAR'S

FUEL TANK CORRODED

OUTER C.V. BOOTS PERISHED

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS

POWER STEERING PUMP DAMP

RADIATOR BADLY CORRODED

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAKS

STEEL WHEEL FITTED TO OFFSIDE FRONT, THE OTHERS ARE ALLOY

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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N296 SRG is a 1996 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N296 SRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N296 SRG registered?

N296 SRG is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N296 SRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N296 SRG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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