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J161 AHL

1992 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,192 mi
Last recorded103,192 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ161 AHL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2014 103,192 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Signs of slight deterioration to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Signs of slight deterioration to offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2014 103,192 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Signs of slight deterioration to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Signs of slight deterioration to offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 8 Jul 2014 103,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,868 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 102,409 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 102,409 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 101,768 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 101,350 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 101,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 100,909 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 100,349 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 100,349 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 99,621 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 98,960 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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J161 AHL is a 1992 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 J161 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.

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What year was J161 AHL registered?

J161 AHL is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 13 April 1992.

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