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J159 AHL

1992 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,227 mi
Last recorded107,227 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ159 AHL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 107,227 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,346 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S sill OK at time of test

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 101,346 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S sill OK at time of test

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 97,169 miles

Coprrosion on o/s front sill outside of prescribed area

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 94,062 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,836 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 91,044 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 89,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 89,315 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 87,474 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 87,474 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 85,950 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 84,138 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J159 AHL is a 1992 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1992 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 97,491 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 J159 AHL, 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 34 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J159 AHL registered?

J159 AHL is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 13 April 1992.

Is J159 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J159 AHL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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