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P986 MLU

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,284 mi
Last recorded62,284 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 MLU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,284 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,356 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,067 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,021 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,983 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel filler neck corroded.

rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,010 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,772 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,307 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 52,256 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,394 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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P986 MLU is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P986 MLU, 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 P986 MLU registered?

P986 MLU is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P986 MLU safe to buy?

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