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J78 SPD

1992 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,800 mi
Last recorded124,800 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 SPD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2011 124,800 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

nearside wiper rubber worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 122,012 miles

corrosion in nearside outer sill,not excessive at present but advise welding

radiator in very poor condition

unable to examine welding repairs effected to offside outer sill due to being covered.

excessive automatic transmission oil leak from cooling pipes into radiator, advise immediate attention

Fail 6 Aug 2010 121,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

excessive corrosion to offside front outer sill but outside of a prescribed area

radiator in very poor condition

excessive automatic transmission oil leak from cooling pipes into radiator, advise immediate attention

Pass 20 Aug 2009 118,775 miles

corrosion in offside front outer sill,over 30cm away from all prescribed areas

near side rear large suspension bush worn,but no excessive movement at present

Fail 20 Aug 2009 118,775 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion in offside front outer sill,over 30cm away from all prescribed areas

near side rear large suspension bush worn,but no excessive movement at present

Pass 30 Aug 2008 115,913 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

excessive corrosion to offside front outer sill outside of a prescribed area

radiator in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2007 109,910 miles

Front brake pads getting low

O/s wiper arm touching bonnet at base of sweep

Radiator in poor condition

Rear radius arm bushes heavily corroded

Slight effect on side lights when hazards applied

Very slight play on inner socket of steering rack (n/s/f)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 102,280 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 SPD is a 1992 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SPD, 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 SPD registered?

J78 SPD is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J78 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J78 SPD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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