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J81 AHL

1992 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,356 mi
Last recorded112,356 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ81 AHL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 112,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r seat belt lower part cover broken but still operates

Fail 27 Sep 2012 112,354 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r seat belt lower part cover broken but still operates

Pass 28 Sep 2011 108,305 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 108,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 105,273 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 105,273 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 102,257 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 102,257 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 98,295 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 98,291 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

power assisted steering pump pully appears to be bent

power assisted steering pump shaft appers to be weeping fluid(no leak found)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 93,384 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2006 86,879 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 86,879 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

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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J81 AHL is a 1992 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J81 AHL, 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 J81 AHL registered?

J81 AHL is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 6 April 1992.

Is J81 AHL safe to buy?

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