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P991 GEG

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,645 mi
Last recorded104,645 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 GEG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2007 104,645 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

plastic coivers fitted to outer sills

rear metal brake pipes covered in under seal

Fail 19 Feb 2007 104,645 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear metal brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 28 Feb 2006 95,717 miles

both front cv boots cracking

both rear suspension bushes cracking

corrosion on exhaust system

handbrake trave

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 21 Feb 2006 95,717 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front cv boots cracking

both rear suspension bushes cracking †

corrosion on exhaust system

handbrake travel

oil leak

plastic cover covering metal brake pipes front to rear

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 18 Feb 2005 91,853 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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P991 GEG is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P991 GEG, 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 P991 GEG registered?

P991 GEG is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P991 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P991 GEG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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