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J166 XTW

1992 Rover 416

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,255 mi
Last recorded93,255 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 XTW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 93,255 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 89,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 85,776 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 81,544 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 81,544 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 77,100 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 75,027 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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J166 XTW is a 1992 Rover 416 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J166 XTW, 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 J166 XTW registered?

J166 XTW is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J166 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J166 XTW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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