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J522 BNP

1991 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,536 mi
Last recorded95,536 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1991 Rover 41699,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ522 BNP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 95,536 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre damaged outer side wall

n/s rear tyre worn

o/s headlight condensated

Fail 3 Sep 2014 95,489 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre damaged outer side wall

n/s rear tyre worn

o/s headlight condensated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 92,802 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,853 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 90,825 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,610 miles

Both trailing arm bushes split and in poor condition.

Engine oil leak.

Front tyres worn.

N/S/R Tyre perished.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 83,962 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 83,962 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 79,901 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,797 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 76,797 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 73,376 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 73,376 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Aug 2006 70,080 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 70,080 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT STARTING TO LEAK

N/S/R AND O/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

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

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 66,212 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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J522 BNP is a 1991 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J522 BNP, 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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J522 BNP is a 1991 Rover 416, first registered on 19 August 1991.

Is J522 BNP safe to buy?

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