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J81 TVP

1992 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,726 mi
Last recorded137,726 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ81 TVP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 137,726 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 137,726 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 124,746 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 110,946 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 96,566 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 96,566 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 84,692 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 84,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s and o/s inner c.v boots leaking grease

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly around inner edges

o/s front steering arm has slight play in ball joint

Fail 25 Nov 2010 84,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s and o/s front inner c.v boots leaking grease

n/s rear tyre very perished around outer sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,995 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust is blowing out a small water hole in backbox

nearside front tyre just over legal limit strong advise to change

offside front tyre bald on inner edge strong advise to change

slight side to side play in both nearside and offside front

both rear trailing arm bushes perished/ splitting strong advise to change

Fail 24 Nov 2009 73,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust is blowing out a small water hole in backbox

nearside front tyre just over legal limit strong advise to change

offside front tyre bald on inner edge strong advise to change

slight side to side play in both nearside and offside front

both rear trailing arm bushes perished/ splitting strong advise to change

Pass 26 Nov 2008 62,620 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wheel trims fitted,studs not checked

Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,584 miles

Advise nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

Advise nearside rear trailing arm bush slightly worn

Fail 21 Nov 2007 52,584 miles

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

Advise nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

Advise nearside rear trailing arm bush slightly worn

Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,629 miles

Advise nearside rear trailing arm bonded rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 43,839 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 43,839 miles

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

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

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 TVP is a 1992 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TVP, 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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J81 TVP is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 3 February 1992.

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