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N891 VKV

1995 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,064 mi
Last recorded153,064 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 VKV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2008 153,064 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLITTING BUT STILL CLEARS THE SCREEN.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE OF 19% THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED IS 25%

Front bumper insecure

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH SOON NEEDS ATTENTION DUE TO CORROSION. IT IS NOT A PESCRIBED AREA

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

Oil leak

SECTION OF THE NEARSIDE BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 143,448 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 143,448 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 133,158 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 122,611 miles

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

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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N891 VKV is a 1995 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,429 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 N891 VKV, 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 31 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 N891 VKV registered?

N891 VKV is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 31 October 1995.

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