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J829 OEA

1991 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,433 mi
Last recorded211,433 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Rover 41699,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ829 OEA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2010 211,433 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chips in windscreen

Enginleaking oil from corroded sump

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side front outer drive shaft gaiter perished

Rear bumper loose

Slight play in both inner steering rack ends

Slight play in off side front lower ball joint

Pass 21 Nov 2009 202,623 miles

Engine sump very rusty and leaking oil

Offside rear tyre

Rear bumper brackets broken and corroded

Slight play in both bottom ball joints

Slight play in steering rack ends

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 202,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Engine sump very rusty and leaking oil

Off side front tyre

Rear bumper brackets broken and corroded

Slight play in both bottom ball joints

Slight play in steering rack ends

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 193,300 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 183,254 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 174,629 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 162,969 miles

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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J829 OEA is a 1991 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J829 OEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J829 OEA registered?

J829 OEA is a 1991 Rover 416, first registered on 27 November 1991.

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