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J656 TOK

1991 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

144,255 mi
Last recorded144,255 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover 41699,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ656 TOK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 144,255 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 143,912 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 143,805 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 142,922 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 141,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front subframe has been welded repair looks satisfactory

Pass 28 Aug 2020 141,298 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 140,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight interference of all nearside rear lights

Pass 24 Aug 2018 140,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight bad earth on nearside tail lamp/indicator

Pass 8 Sep 2017 140,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 140,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 140,017 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 139,898 miles

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

Nearside headlamp aim on limit.

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

Slight oil loss

Pass 29 Aug 2014 136,652 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 134,201 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 133,474 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 132,652 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 132,599 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rest of vehicle structure sound and secure but some sections corroded

some oil loss

Pass 29 May 2009 131,660 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken system still secure

Pass 28 Apr 2008 131,411 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 131,156 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 129,582 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 129,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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J656 TOK is a 1991 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J656 TOK, 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 J656 TOK registered?

J656 TOK is a 1991 Rover 416, first registered on 6 December 1991.

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