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P959 EOJ

1996 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,093 mi
Last recorded103,093 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 EOJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 103,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,324 miles

Exhaust sheild on exhaust insecure.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deterioted.

No reverse lights.

Oil leak

Rear tailgate struts require attention.

Rear wiper arm missing.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 97,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust sheild on exhaust insecure.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deterioted.

No reverse lights.

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

Oil leak

Rear tailgate struts require attention.

Rear wiper arm missing.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 91,758 miles

BATTERY IS INSECURE.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

REAR TAILGATE WONT STAY OPEN UNAIDED.

REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS HANGING FROM CENTRAL REAR VIEW MIRROR.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 91,662 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BATTERY IS INSECURE.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

REAR TAILGATE WONT STAY OPEN UNAIDED.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 84,817 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 84,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

BOTH REAR TAILGATE STRUTS ARE FAULTY.

Battery insecure

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

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 13 Oct 2010 79,560 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 79,534 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,229 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 73,114 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 68,599 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 68,599 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 65,119 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2006 61,201 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 61,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Nov 2005 57,270 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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P959 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P959 EOJ, 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 P959 EOJ registered?

P959 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P959 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P959 EOJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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