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N299 TPF

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,733 mi
Last recorded105,733 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 TPF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 105,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front wiper blade rubbers are splitting at ends

Pass 23 Nov 2006 98,872 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 98,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

small hole in passenger front flasher lamp

Pass 18 Nov 2005 93,536 miles

front no plate is cracked

n/s/f indicator lens has a hole in it

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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N299 TPF is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N299 TPF, 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 N299 TPF registered?

N299 TPF is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N299 TPF safe to buy?

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