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J789 ORW

1991 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

236,286 mi
Last recorded236,286 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover 41699,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ789 ORW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 236,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 234,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 234,503 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe ( rear section ) corroded by anti roll bar mounting on the nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 232,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 231,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside SILL corroded

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 228,842 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 228,842 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 226,491 miles

Offside Outer sill poor condition

Offside Rear trailing arm bush poor condition

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 226,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Outer sill poor condition

Offside Rear trailing arm bush poor condition

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 224,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 224,970 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill on (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced c pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 219,047 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 219,047 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 213,759 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 206,455 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 198,336 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 198,333 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 187,662 miles

corrosion forming n/s/r sill

Fail 2 Sep 2015 187,662 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion forming n/s/r sill

Pass 10 Sep 2014 176,125 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 163,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 150,233 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 137,012 miles

rear nearside wing wheel arch corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

the rear of the offside and nearside outer bodysills corroding but no holes present

Pass 21 Jul 2010 133,311 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 129,522 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 129,494 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 127,962 miles

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

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

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

condition of offside front headlight pattern .

Fail 13 Aug 2008 127,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

condition of offside front headlight pattern .

Pass 21 Aug 2007 126,723 miles

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

Slight bind on nearside front brake

wear in steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2007 126,704 miles

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

bind on nearside front brake

condition of offside cv boot BORDERLINE

wear in steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2006 124,982 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 124,979 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

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J789 ORW is a 1991 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 J789 ORW, 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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J789 ORW is a 1991 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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