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P942 BER

1996 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,941 mi
Last recorded45,941 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 BER
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,941 miles

Drivers door latch poor operation intermittent

Drivers door mirror slightly insecre

Front brake application slightly imbalanced

Items removed from windscreen prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front bumper insecure

Offside front direction indicator colour slightly faded

Offside wiper blade slightly streaky in operation

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,257 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 36,745 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,378 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear steel brake pipes greased

Pass 31 Aug 2013 35,582 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,938 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,655 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,033 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 32,031 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 31,081 miles

brake pedal feels slightly spongey

Fail 20 Aug 2009 31,038 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,736 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,945 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,843 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 26,701 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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P942 BER is a 1996 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P942 BER, 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 P942 BER registered?

P942 BER is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P942 BER safe to buy?

The MOT history for P942 BER shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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