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N381 WSA

1996 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,793 mi
Last recorded132,793 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 WSA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 132,793 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 132,793 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 129,779 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 119,555 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 119,555 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 112,772 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 104,502 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 97,401 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 85,809 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 75,091 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 75,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 66,226 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 WSA is a 1996 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N381 WSA, 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

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What year was N381 WSA registered?

N381 WSA is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N381 WSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N381 WSA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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