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J78 NBC

1992 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,585 mi
Last recorded120,585 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 NBC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 120,585 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 120,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 117,504 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 117,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 11,463 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 11,460 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

cut to osf tyre

hand brake high

slight play in both rear shock absorbers lower bushes

slight play in steering rack

wipers not parking

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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J78 NBC is a 1992 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J78 NBC, 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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What year was J78 NBC registered?

J78 NBC is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 13 March 1992.

Is J78 NBC safe to buy?

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