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J631 DGP

1992 Rover 416

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

81,806 mi
Last recorded81,806 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ631 DGP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 81,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 80,492 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 80,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 79,783 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 79,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 79,613 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion in offside rear brake pipe

Fail 26 May 2006 77,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

corrosion in front sub frame

corrosion in nearside rear inner arch

front number plate damaged

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2006 77,268 miles

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

corrosion in front sub frame

corrosion in nearside rear inner arch

front number plate damaged

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2005 75,150 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 75,135 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

nearside front and rear tyres worn very low. †offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge.

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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J631 DGP is a 1992 Rover 416 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1992 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 97,491 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 J631 DGP, 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 34 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J631 DGP registered?

J631 DGP is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 24 January 1992.

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