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N378 RJV

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,295 mi
Last recorded135,295 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN378 RJV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 135,295 miles

Front tyres inner edges weraring

Nearside Rear wing corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Offside front and rear wing corroded , rear door corroded not in prescribed areas

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

under floor general corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2017 132,347 miles

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)

Offside front and rear wing and door slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 127,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wing slight corrosion

Offside Rear wing corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 121,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 177,229 miles

offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Fail 9 Jun 2014 117,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Jun 2013 115,290 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 112,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre inside edges worn?

loose feel to drivers seat?

Pass 2 Jun 2011 109,711 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 104,891 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 93,659 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 86,308 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 83,201 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 83,201 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 80,726 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 80,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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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N378 RJV is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N378 RJV, 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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N378 RJV is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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