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J479 NFC

1991 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,070 mi
Last recorded100,070 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Rover 41699,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 NFC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 100,070 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

both front tyres badly perished STRONG ADVISE

hand brake level high

steering wheel off center

Fail 18 Aug 2011 100,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

both front tyres badly perished STRONG ADVISE

hand brake level high

steering wheel off center

Pass 19 Aug 2010 99,217 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres walls weak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 98,098 miles

##STRONG ADVISE #### both front tyres outer wall weak/cracking

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear lense damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2008 97,193 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 97,192 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 95,981 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 95,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 9 Aug 2006 95,007 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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J479 NFC is a 1991 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J479 NFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J479 NFC registered?

J479 NFC is a 1991 Rover 416, first registered on 6 September 1991.

Is J479 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J479 NFC shows 9 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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