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P942 JBD

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,323 mi
Last recorded47,323 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 JBD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,323 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 46,979 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 46,979 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 46,418 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 46,418 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 46,215 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 46,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 45,597 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 45,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 45,062 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 45,062 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 44,117 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 44,117 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,288 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 42,056 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 41,281 miles

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

inner wall cracket on offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,372 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 40,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,490 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 39,400 miles

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

crack marks on offsdie rear trailing arm bush

front brake discs wearing

handbrake exc-travel

Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,658 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 38,658 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 37,791 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 37,791 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,615 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,510 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,426 miles

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

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

handbrake exc-travel

Pass 6 Dec 2005 32,916 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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P942 JBD is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P942 JBD, 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 JBD registered?

P942 JBD is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P942 JBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P942 JBD shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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