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H251 MJT

1991 Rover 416

Brown Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,700 mi
Last recorded153,700 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1991 Rover 41699,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH251 MJT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 153,700 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 153,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 148,948 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2015

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 146,681 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 143,929 miles

Offside front suspension top has slight play

Fail 12 Feb 2013 143,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front suspension top has slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2012 141,066 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrision to floors/sills

Fail 20 Feb 2012 141,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrision to floors/sills

Pass 17 Mar 2011 137,811 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 137,805 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 134,086 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 129,083 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 124,925 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 124,922 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 120,452 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 115,383 miles

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

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

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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H251 MJT is a 1991 Rover 416 in Brown with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1991 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 99,750 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H251 MJT, 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 35 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H251 MJT registered?

H251 MJT is a 1991 Rover 416, first registered on 25 April 1991.

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The MOT history for H251 MJT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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