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J61 FWS

1991 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,391 mi
Last recorded112,391 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Rover 41699,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ61 FWS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 112,391 miles

both outer sills are corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 112,083 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 112,083 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 109,913 miles

radiator & auto box pipes to the radiator are heavily corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2009 109,913 miles

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

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

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

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

radiator fins are corroded & auto pipes to the radiator

Pass 1 Oct 2008 107,762 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 107,762 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 104,400 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 104,400 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 101,390 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 101,390 miles

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

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

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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J61 FWS is a 1991 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J61 FWS, 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 J61 FWS registered?

J61 FWS is a 1991 Rover 416, first registered on 17 October 1991.

Is J61 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J61 FWS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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