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N321 AVP

1996 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,183 mi
Last recorded73,183 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 AVP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,183 miles

advise srs light on advise rear bumper loose

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 73,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise srs light on advise rear bumper loose

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,657 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 70,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,886 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 67,886 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

airbag warning light on

nearside and offside front tyres have cuts in tyre wall cant see cordsor bulges at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2008 64,233 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 64,233 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 61,974 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 61,964 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 58,653 miles

plastic sill cover fitted. †unable to measure front or rear brake pads. †offside and nearside rear suspension arm bushes worn.

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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N321 AVP is a 1996 Rover 416 in White 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 N321 AVP, 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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N321 AVP is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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