Rover 416 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rover 416 reliable? We analysed 648,418 real MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles to find out.
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The Rover 416 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, brake pipe excessively corroded and constant velocity joint gaiter split. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rover 416.
Rover 416 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rover 416. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rover 416 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rover 416 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rover 416 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rover 416 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rover 416 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rover 416 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rover 416 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rover 416 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 84 | 66.7% | 48,050 | 61,578 | 77,619 |
| 2000 | 12,873 | 66.4% | 52,397 | 67,818 | 85,359 |
| 1999 | 104,657 | 67.6% | 54,966 | 71,424 | 89,582 |
| 1998 | 148,672 | 66.4% | 57,116 | 73,143 | 90,944 |
| 1997 | 125,576 | 65.6% | 62,034 | 78,603 | 96,174 |
| 1996 | 100,036 | 64.7% | 63,826 | 80,226 | 97,983 |
| 1995 | 81,049 | 65.7% | 67,857 | 85,429 | 104,820 |
| 1994 | 26,961 | 66.8% | 67,880 | 88,925 | 110,878 |
| 1993 | 20,203 | 65.4% | 70,360 | 91,814 | 114,260 |
| 1992 | 10,248 | 64.7% | 73,434 | 97,491 | 122,202 |
| 1991 | 11,469 | 65.1% | 74,299 | 99,750 | 126,523 |
| 1990 | 6,394 | 65.0% | 69,579 | 97,484 | 129,966 |
| 1971 | 79 | 67.1% | 76,500 | 84,440 | 124,078 |
How Long Does a Rover 416 Last?
Based on 110,608 Rover 416 vehicles on UK roads.
Rover 416 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rover 416 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Rover 416
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
67.6% MOT pass rate from 104,657 tests
64.7% MOT pass rate from 10,248 tests
The best year to buy a used Rover 416 is 1999, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 67.6% across 104,657 tests. The 1992 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Rover 416 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rover 416 THIS CAR | 66.0% | 648,418 | 78,347 mi | 35 yrs |
| Rover 25 | 72.1% | 1,784,341 | 53,712 mi | 26 yrs |
| Rover 75 | 70.7% | 1,365,354 | 77,595 mi | 27 yrs |
| Rover 214 | 67.6% | 1,033,973 | 75,438 mi | 36 yrs |
| Chevrolet Spark | 71.9% | 273,626 | 47,852 mi | 16 yrs |
Compared to the Rover 25 (72.1% pass rate) and the Rover 75 (70.7% pass rate), the Rover 416 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Rover 416Should you buy a used Rover 416?
The Rover 416 has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.0% across 648,418 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Rover 416 are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (47,498 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (33,994), and constant velocity joint gaiter split (28,072). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Rover 416 owner drives around 4,721 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Rover 416 models stay on UK roads for around 35 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.