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J520 NFC

1991 Rover 416

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,494 mi
Last recorded96,494 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1991 Rover 41699,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ520 NFC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2015 96,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 91,415 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 85,134 miles

nearside rear outer sill area slight corrosion

offside rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2012 85,134 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear outer sill area slight corrosion

offside rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,663 miles

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

O/S Wiper in poor condition

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Oct 2010 74,367 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 68,028 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 67,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 61,090 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 55,807 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,483 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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J520 NFC is a 1991 Rover 416 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J520 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.

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What year was J520 NFC registered?

J520 NFC is a 1991 Rover 416, first registered on 18 September 1991.

Is J520 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J520 NFC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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