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J989 LFR

1992 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,569 mi
Last recorded97,569 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ989 LFR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 97,569 miles

corrosion starting in o/s/r wheel arch & centre of sill

front windscreen cracked

general oil leaks

n/s/f headlight marked

n/s/f roll bar drop link slight play

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished & tread scrubbed on inner edge !!

radiator in poor condition

rear num plate starting to discolour

steering rack has slight play !

Fail 8 May 2009 97,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting in o/s/r wheel arch & centre of sill

front windscreen cracked

general oil leaks

n/s/f headlight marked

n/s/f roll bar drop link slight play

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished & tread scrubbed on inner edge !!

radiator in poor condition

rear num plate starting to discolour

steering rack has slight play !

Pass 12 May 2008 94,601 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 91,207 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 91,207 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

windscreen cracked

Pass 11 May 2006 87,565 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J989 LFR is a 1992 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J989 LFR, 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 J989 LFR registered?

J989 LFR is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 20 January 1992.

Is J989 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J989 LFR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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