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J677 GVV

1991 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

239,308 mi
Last recorded239,308 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover 41699,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ677 GVV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 239,308 miles

1/ CHIP IN WINDSCREEN 2/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS 3/ O/S SILL PANEL/WHEEL ARCHES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 21 May 2009 239,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1/ CHIP IN WINDSCREEN 2/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS 3/ O/S SILL PANEL/WHEEL ARCHES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 25 Apr 2008 234,470 miles

1/ CHIP IN WINDSCREEN 2/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED 3/ SILL PANELS/WHEEL ARCHES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 4/ ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 25 Apr 2008 234,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1/ CHIP IN WINDSCREEN 2/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED 3/ SILL PANELS/WHEEL ARCHES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 4/ ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 9 May 2007 228,935 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 228,935 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1/ CHIP IN WINDSCREEN 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 3/ BODY GETTING RUSTY 4/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS 5/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 11 May 2006 221,257 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 221,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1/ CHIP IN WINDSCREEN 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PADS GETTING LOW 4/ N/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT 5/ WHEEL ARCHES GETTING RUSTY

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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J677 GVV is a 1991 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J677 GVV, 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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J677 GVV is a 1991 Rover 416, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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