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P416 HSR

1996 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

68,996 mi
Last recorded68,996 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP416 HSR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2012 68,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2012 68,996 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 66,730 miles

Both front wiper blades split but clearing screen.

Nearside front tyre has crack on wall and thread.

Pass 22 May 2010 63,967 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 61,564 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 57,437 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 57,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 May 2007 50,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 50,698 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 50,557 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 May 2007 50,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 45,450 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 45,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear outer brake pad breaking up

offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

rear brakes require attention

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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P416 HSR is a 1996 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P416 HSR, 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 P416 HSR registered?

P416 HSR is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P416 HSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P416 HSR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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