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J977 SDU

1991 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,281 mi
Last recorded118,281 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Rover 41699,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ977 SDU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 118,281 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 118,281 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 116,350 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 116,350 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 113,740 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 113,657 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 108,279 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 108,262 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 103,073 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 91,033 miles

Both rear void bushes worn.

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

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

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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J977 SDU is a 1991 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 1991 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 99,750 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 J977 SDU, 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 J977 SDU registered?

J977 SDU is a 1991 Rover 416, first registered on 6 December 1991.

Is J977 SDU safe to buy?

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