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P998 ABC

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,489 mi
Last recorded75,489 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 ABC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 75,489 miles

cv boots deteriating

o/s/r brake pipe corroding slightly

power steering pipes damp

rear trailing arm bushes deteriated

slight brake bind to o/s/f

Fail 18 May 2011 75,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cv boots deteriating

o/s/r brake pipe corroding slightly

power steering pipes damp

rear trailing arm bushes deteriated

slight brake bind to o/s/f

Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,839 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 73,839 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 May 2009 71,401 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 69,717 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 67,581 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,225 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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P998 ABC is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P998 ABC, 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 P998 ABC registered?

P998 ABC is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P998 ABC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P998 ABC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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