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N372 JWL

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,775 mi
Last recorded131,775 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN372 JWL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 131,775 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr(d-bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front driveshaft slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface nsr & osr (4.8.1 (a) (i))

nsf & osf(mirror duct tapped )

Pass 20 Feb 2020 131,216 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 129,905 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all x4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 128,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2017 126,991 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 126,966 miles

Stop lamp not working all stop lights not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 125,476 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

general underbody wear

Fail 11 Feb 2016 125,476 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general underbody wear

Pass 17 Feb 2015 123,547 miles

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

front wiper blades deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 10 Feb 2014 122,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2013 121,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 119,503 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 119,503 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 117,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2010 115,774 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 113,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 111,382 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 108,502 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

exhaust system corroded

front pads low

Pass 29 Mar 2006 95,061 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 95,061 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR TAPED UP

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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N372 JWL is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N372 JWL, 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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N372 JWL is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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