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J855 NFV

1992 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,913 mi
Last recorded132,913 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ855 NFV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 132,913 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 9 May 2011 132,913 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2010 128,850 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 128,850 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 126,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak under engine.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 122,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear brake slightly binding

n/s/f wiper blade slightly split

Pass 5 Apr 2007 119,198 miles

both rear tyres side walls pershing

clonk coming from inside steering rack

o/s/f inner cv gaitor leaking grease

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2007 119,198 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres side walls pershing

clonk coming from inside the steering rack

leaking grease from o/s/f inner cv gaitor

Fail 4 Apr 2006 113,929 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front [inner] cv gaters weeping

front number plate backing getting dirty

n/s/r tyre side wall slight pershing

non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play from front steering rack

unable too see front brake pads

Pass 4 Apr 2006 113,929 miles

both front [inner] cv gaters weeping

front number plate backing getting dirty

n/s/r tyre side wall slight pershing

non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play from front steering rack

unable too see front brake pads

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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J855 NFV is a 1992 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J855 NFV, 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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J855 NFV is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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