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S431 NFJ

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,403 mi
Last recorded40,403 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS431 NFJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 40,403 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 36,755 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 35,682 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 35,682 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear brakes holding on slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2013 34,370 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front wiper blades getting weak(split on ends)

offside and nearside rear brakes slightly dragging

Fail 28 Oct 2013 34,370 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front wiper blades getting weak(split on ends)

offside and nearside rear brakes slightly dragging

Pass 30 Oct 2012 32,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 29,885 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,886 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,703 miles

Centre and rear exhaust rusty. Front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 25,703 miles

Centre and rear exhaust rusty. Front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres are perished.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 21,540 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 18,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 18,958 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 16,620 miles

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

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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S431 NFJ is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S431 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 S431 NFJ registered?

S431 NFJ is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is S431 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S431 NFJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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