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J497 OEY

1991 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,174 mi
Last recorded198,174 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Rover 41699,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ497 OEY
MakeRover
Model416
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 198,174 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted and worn

nearside registration plate light dim

offside outer sill weak at rear

Fail 25 Aug 2011 198,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted and worn

nearside registration plate light dim

offside outer sill weak at rear

Pass 7 Sep 2010 193,350 miles

20% imbalance on front brakes

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear lamp broken

Fail 6 Sep 2010 193,350 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

20% imbalance on front brakes

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear lamp broken

Pass 12 Sep 2009 189,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handrrake travel

Fail 9 Sep 2009 189,019 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handrrake travel

Pass 9 Sep 2008 183,365 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 183,365 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 176,115 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 176,114 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid level below max

Pass 5 Sep 2006 170,585 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 170,585 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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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J497 OEY is a 1991 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J497 OEY, 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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J497 OEY is a 1991 Rover 416, first registered on 30 September 1991.

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