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S426 NFJ

1996 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,773 mi
Last recorded61,773 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS426 NFJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,773 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Oct 2014 61,773 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,699 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

brake fluid level low

off side rear brake has slight bind

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Oct 2013 56,699 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

brake fluid level low

off side rear brake has slight bind

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2012 51,013 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Small chip not in the swept area

Fail 31 Oct 2012 51,013 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Small chip not in the swept area

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,604 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 43,566 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,887 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,923 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,932 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 31,441 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 29,410 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 26,834 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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S426 NFJ is a 1996 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S426 NFJ, 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 S426 NFJ registered?

S426 NFJ is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is S426 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S426 NFJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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