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N353 JNG

1996 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

122,160 mi
Last recorded122,160 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN353 JNG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2016 122,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f lower swivel boot perished

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f steering rack boot perished

oil leak

rear fuel and front to rear brake pipes well corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 115,000 miles

Battery loose but still secure

Coolant leak

Front pads very low

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight bind to n/s/f brake

Some corrosion at rear of vehicle

Some corrosion to n/s/f floor area

o/s/f door sometimes hard to close

o/s/f window not working

Fail 23 Jan 2015 114,979 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Battery loose but still secure

Coolant leak

Front pads very low

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight bind to n/s/f brake

Some corrosion at rear of vehicle

Some corrosion to n/s/f floor area

o/s/f door sometimes hard to close

o/s/f window not working

Pass 24 Jan 2014 106,512 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside front flooring

corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to under vehicle fuel pipes and fuel filler neck

exhaust system heavily corroded and deteriorated

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear end of sill corroded

oil leak from engine

power steering pump slight dampness

rear number plate deteriorated

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

Fail 24 Jan 2014 106,494 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion to offside and nearside front flooring

corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to under vehicle fuel pipes and fuel filler neck

exhaust system heavily corroded and deteriorated

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear end of sill corroded

oil leak from engine

power steering pump slight dampness

rear number plate deteriorated

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

Pass 24 Jan 2013 98,448 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front cv boots perished

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/f head light adjuster broken and on limit of left to right adjustment

n/s/f steering rack boot perished

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r shock damp

o/s/r sill corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2013 98,448 miles

both front cv boots perished

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/f head light adjuster broken and on limit of left to right adjustment

n/s/f steering rack boot perished

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r shock damp

o/s/r sill corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 90,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear shock absorbers slight misting of oil

corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to nearside front flooring

corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer sills on limits

evidence of seapage of grease from offside inner cv boot but no splits present at time of test

exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

nearside front inner wheel rim distorted and on limits-borderline pass

nearside rear inner wheel rim some distortion and on limits

rear number plate deteriorated

slight exhaust blow at centre on limits

Pass 23 Jan 2012 90,527 miles

both rear shock absorbers slight misting of oil

corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to nearside front flooring

corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer sills on limits

evidence of seapage of grease from offside inner cv boot but no splits present at time of test

exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

nearside front inner wheel rim distorted and on limits-borderline pass

nearside rear inner wheel rim some distortion and on limits

rear number plate deteriorated

slight exhaust blow at centre on limits

Pass 21 Jan 2011 105,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front outer cv boots perished and on limits

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both outer sills corroding at rear but unable to properly inspect due to covers over the sills preventing access

drivers seat belt webbing deteriorated

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

slight seapage of oil from power steering pump area

Pass 21 Jan 2010 96,406 miles

both outer cv boots perished

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake pads worn low

offside front brake pipe to flexi brake hose corroded

outer sill covers present so unable to inspect properly

Fail 21 Jan 2010 96,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer cv boots perished

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake pads worn low

offside front brake pipe to flexi brake hose corroded

offside rear tyre perished

outer sill covers present so unable to inspect properly

tyres on vehicle under inflated

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,545 miles

both front brake discs worn

corrosion to nearside front flooring

offside and nearside front outer cv boots perished

offside rear tail lamp dim and on limits

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear number plate deteriorated

some dampness around power steering pump on limits

Fail 21 Jan 2009 87,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake discs worn

corrosion to nearside front flooring

offside and nearside front outer cv boots perished

offside rear tail lamp dim and on limits

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear number plate deteriorated

some dampness around power steering pump on limits

Pass 21 Jan 2008 78,934 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

outer sills obscured

slight petrol smell under bonnet

Fail 17 Jan 2008 78,898 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

outer sills obscured

slight petrol smell under bonnet

Pass 20 Jan 2007 70,734 miles

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

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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N353 JNG is a 1996 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N353 JNG, 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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N353 JNG is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 18 February 1996.

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