1996 Rover 416 1.6L Petrol · N730 ODS
1996 Rover 416 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 52,198 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 416
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N730 ODS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2008
- 52,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N730 ODS Mileage History
- 05/09/200648,105 mi
- 20/09/200750,415 mi+2,310 mi
- 20/09/200750,415 mi
- 25/09/200852,180 mi+1,765 mi
- 03/10/200852,198 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 1,970 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N730 ODS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover 416 (N730 ODS) between September 2006 and October 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”.
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