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P976 BVE

1996 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,269 mi
Last recorded116,269 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 BVE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 116,269 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 116,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 110,734 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 110,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 104,382 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 104,382 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 98,790 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 93,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 93,527 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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P976 BVE is a 1996 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P976 BVE, 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 P976 BVE registered?

P976 BVE is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 7 October 1996.

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