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P992 GEW

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,939 mi
Last recorded119,939 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 GEW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2012 119,939 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 115,891 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 107,043 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

clutch pedal rubber worn/split

damage to body work off side and near side and bumpers

front brake discs lipped pads ok

hand brake travel high but still has reserve

near side rear tyre side wall scuffed and wearing uneaven on inner edge

off side front brake disc back plate damaged

off side mirror surround loose

off side rear door dont fully open and check strap loose

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

slight corrosion to vehicle under carrage

top off side and near side lower engine mountings cracking

wire hanging out boot not connected to sensor

Fail 30 Mar 2010 106,969 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

clutch pedal rubber worn/split

damage to body work off side and near side and bumpers

front brake discs lipped pads ok

hand brake travel high but still has reserve

near side rear tyre side wall scuffed and wearing uneaven on inner edge

off side front brake disc back plate damaged

off side mirror surround loose

off side rear door dont fully open and check strap loose

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

slight corrosion to vehicle under carrage

top off side and near side lower engine mountings cracking

wire hanging out boot not connected to sensor

Pass 8 Apr 2009 96,872 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 96,869 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 92,430 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 88,638 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 84,343 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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P992 GEW is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P992 GEW, 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 P992 GEW registered?

P992 GEW is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P992 GEW safe to buy?

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