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J740 WHL

1992 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,128 mi
Last recorded142,128 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ740 WHL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 142,128 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 140,332 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 138,053 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 138,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 39,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking

slight corrosion at nearside outer rear sill/door area

slight corrosion at offside rear sill/door area

Pass 29 Jun 2016 137,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2015 136,576 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel arch area corroded

Offside rear wheel arch area corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2015 136,574 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear wheel arch area corroded

Offside rear wheel arch area corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 135,682 miles

Nearside outer drive shaft gaitor perished

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 18 Jul 2014 135,682 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer drive shaft gaitor perished

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2013 134,013 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,835 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 30,835 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 127,049 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 122,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 114,925 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 109,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 105,357 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 100,083 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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J740 WHL is a 1992 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 J740 WHL, 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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J740 WHL is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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