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G16 ROV

1993 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,693 mi
Last recorded80,693 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 ROV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 80,693 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 79,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides swing arms (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 77,901 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 77,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wiper not parking

Pass 8 Jun 2023 76,510 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 74,446 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 70,970 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 69,129 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 63,106 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,117 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 57,136 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 57,136 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 54,321 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 51,474 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,918 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 42,469 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 39,911 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking.

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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G16 ROV is a 1993 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1993 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 91,814 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 G16 ROV, 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 33 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G16 ROV registered?

G16 ROV is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is G16 ROV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 ROV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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