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S436 NFJ

1996 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,531 mi
Last recorded79,531 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 NFJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 79,531 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 79,529 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,522 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 5 Jan 2012 77,520 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

high level stop light not working

Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,205 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 75,201 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

high level stop light not working

Fail 4 Jan 2010 73,823 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 73,823 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 72,065 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,716 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 67,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 65,671 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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S436 NFJ is a 1996 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S436 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 S436 NFJ registered?

S436 NFJ is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is S436 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S436 NFJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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