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P939 WFT

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,072 mi
Last recorded54,072 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 WFT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,282 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,274 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 37,145 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,145 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,057 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 34,057 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 30,989 miles

Advise N/S/R + O/S/R + O/S/F + front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Advise rear indicators show slight white light.

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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P939 WFT is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P939 WFT, 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 P939 WFT registered?

P939 WFT is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P939 WFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P939 WFT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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