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N965 PLJ

1995 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,711 mi
Last recorded117,711 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN965 PLJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 117,711 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 117,711 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 111,699 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 106,700 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 101,456 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 96,232 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 91,322 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 91,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 86,426 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 86,426 miles

Offside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 81,143 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 77,077 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 69,486 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 69,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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N965 PLJ is a 1995 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N965 PLJ, 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.

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N965 PLJ is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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