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G799 OYC

1990 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,490 mi
Last recorded28,490 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG799 OYC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 28,490 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 28,490 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 27,169 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 10 Oct 2024 27,153 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,619 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 25,731 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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G799 OYC is a 1990 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G799 OYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G799 OYC?

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What year was G799 OYC registered?

G799 OYC is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G799 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G799 OYC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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