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N381 PDW

1996 Rover 416

Gold Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

68,613 mi
Last recorded68,613 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 PDW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 68,613 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 68,221 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 67,946 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,053 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 67,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,200 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 66,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,145 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 65,145 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,839 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 63,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,462 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 62,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,718 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 58,723 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 58,723 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,954 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,071 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 53,071 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,078 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 46,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,851 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,000 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 41,992 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2007 41,801 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 41,801 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 41,227 miles

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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N381 PDW is a 1996 Rover 416 in Gold with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N381 PDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N381 PDW?

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What year was N381 PDW registered?

N381 PDW is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N381 PDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N381 PDW shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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