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G616 ELV

1990 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,294 mi
Last recorded46,294 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG616 ELV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 46,294 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 46,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2023 46,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2023 46,276 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 43,986 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 43,986 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 43,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,485 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,514 miles

Offside Front Inner Cv gaitor leaking grease

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,029 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,755 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres 13 years old and very perished in tread advise replace now

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 18 years old and very perished in tread and on side walls advise replace now

Fail 23 Mar 2017 35,755 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres 13 years old and very perished in tread advise replace now

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 18 years old and very perished in tread and on side walls advise replace now

Pass 26 Nov 2015 35,749 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 34,513 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,513 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 33,945 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,056 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 32,036 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 32,036 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,001 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 30,183 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 28,739 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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G616 ELV is a 1990 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1990 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 97,484 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 G616 ELV, 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 36 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G616 ELV registered?

G616 ELV is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 30 May 1990.

Is G616 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G616 ELV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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