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J962 DVF

1992 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

57,511 mi
Last recorded57,511 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ962 DVF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 57,511 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded leading from brake flexi-hoses within wheel arch areas (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive where anti roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills slight by jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 57,433 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 57,433 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,346 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 57,346 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,110 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 57,110 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,781 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,994 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 54,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,956 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 53,901 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 52,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,411 miles

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Exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 51,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

CORNERS OF O/S BUMPER & N/S/R BUMPER LOOSE

Exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,132 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 50,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,679 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 48,679 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,239 miles

both outer cv gaitors cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2007 47,239 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both outer cv gaitors cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,770 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 45,770 miles

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

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

both outer cv gaitors cracked

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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J962 DVF is a 1992 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 J962 DVF, 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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J962 DVF is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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