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P916 BVA

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

52,748 mi
Last recorded52,748 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 BVA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 52,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 52,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

surface rust on suspension components

Fail 3 May 2019 52,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

surface rust on suspension components

Pass 3 May 2018 52,697 miles

surface rust on n/s front chassis

surface rust on suspension parts

Fail 19 Apr 2018 52,697 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

surface rust on n/s front chassis

surface rust on suspension parts

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,656 miles

surface rust on front chasssis

surface rust on o/s and n/s rear inner sills

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,635 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 52,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,612 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 52,612 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,587 miles

light surface rust on n/s front chassis

light surface rust on o/s front floor

Fail 15 Apr 2014 52,587 miles

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

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

light surface rust on n/s front chassis

light surface rust on o/s front floor

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,578 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 52,578 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,495 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,449 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 52,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,433 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,333 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,330 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 52,151 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 51,916 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 51,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P916 BVA is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P916 BVA, 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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What year was P916 BVA registered?

P916 BVA is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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