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P975 ODA

1996 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,514 mi
Last recorded95,514 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 ODA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 95,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 95,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/sill areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 89,730 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corosion to n/s rear wheel arch

Fail 11 Sep 2014 89,553 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

corosion to n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,022 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 79,889 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,930 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 72,912 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 26 Aug 2011 63,384 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,155 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,142 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 59,107 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 59,107 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 59,024 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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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P975 ODA is a 1996 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P975 ODA, 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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P975 ODA is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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