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J668 GRP

1991 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

48,777 mi
Last recorded48,777 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover 41699,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ668 GRP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 48,777 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 48,502 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 48,127 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 47,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 47,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 47,387 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 46,553 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 45,044 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 45,042 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 45,029 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 43,556 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,043 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 42,043 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 40,776 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,119 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,546 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,035 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,535 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,961 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,397 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,693 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 36,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,630 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,727 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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J668 GRP is a 1991 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J668 GRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J668 GRP registered?

J668 GRP is a 1991 Rover 416, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J668 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J668 GRP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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