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P985 CCY

1996 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,843 mi
Last recorded62,843 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 CCY
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 62,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR.

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,692 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Jan 2011 57,692 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,607 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 52,607 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 47,709 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,709 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,064 miles

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

all suspension parts dry & rusty.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,177 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 40,609 miles

BOTH N/S TYRES ARE MULTI-CRACKING.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P985 CCY is a 1996 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P985 CCY, 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 P985 CCY registered?

P985 CCY is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P985 CCY safe to buy?

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