MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,643 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
both outer sils corroded
front cross member †
n/s/r lower arm bush deteriorated
rear shoes not inspected
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Battery insecure
both outer sils corroded
front cross member corroded
n/s/r lower arm bush deteriorated
rear shoes not inspected
slight play in steering rack
steering wheel cover deteriorated
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J983 HMW is a 1991 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J983 HMW, 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.
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What year was J983 HMW registered?
J983 HMW is a 1991 Rover 416, first registered on 24 October 1991.
Is J983 HMW safe to buy?
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