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P990 LOW

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

57,142 mi
Last recorded57,142 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 LOW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,142 miles

1 of drivers side washer jets blocked.

Clutch pedel anti-slip rubber split.

Drivers side front bumper end loose.

Mid section of exhaust deteriorated.

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

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

Plastic trims fitted to outter sills. Unable to fully inspect .

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 57,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

1 of drivers side washer jets blocked.

Clutch pedel anti-slip rubber split.

Drivers side front bumper end loose.

Mid section of exhaust deteriorated.

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

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

Plastic trims fitted to outter sills. Unable to fully inspect .

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,022 miles

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

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

alternator belt in very poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2011 55,022 miles

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

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

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

alternator belt in very poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,445 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 47,422 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,707 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 41,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,484 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres deteriated/cracking and cuts in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,628 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 38,628 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,058 miles

covers over both off side and near side door sills and can not see correctly

covers over both off side and near side inner wings and can not see correctly

very slight dampness around near side rear brake back plate

Fail 9 Oct 2006 36,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

covers over both off side and near side door sills and can not see correctly,

covers over both off side and near side front inner wings and can not see correctly,

very slight dampness around near side rear brake back plate?

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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P990 LOW is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P990 LOW, 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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P990 LOW is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P990 LOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P990 LOW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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