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P954 NFA

1996 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,869 mi
Last recorded125,869 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 NFA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 125,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 125,397 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear w/aches rusty

rear no plate slightly faded

Fail 17 Apr 2010 125,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear w/arches rusty / holed at corners

rear no plate slightly faded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 120,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f floor rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2008 113,584 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 102,625 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 102,601 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 95,928 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 95,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) 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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P954 NFA is a 1996 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,590cc 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 P954 NFA, 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 P954 NFA registered?

P954 NFA is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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