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J979 LHG

1992 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,939 mi
Last recorded114,939 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 LHG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2006 114,939 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Near side mirror glass missing.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 114,939 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Near side mirror glass missing.

Pass 16 Nov 2005 101,208 miles

see previouse,

Fail 15 Nov 2005 101,204 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside mirror broken nearside front door lining loose body corroding -marginal offside some rear arch some deterioration to suspension etc exhaust shield loose

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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J979 LHG is a 1992 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J979 LHG, 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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What year was J979 LHG registered?

J979 LHG is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 2 March 1992.

Is J979 LHG safe to buy?

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