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N990 PLJ

1995 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

36,942 mi
Last recorded36,942 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN990 PLJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 36,942 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 36,942 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 36,933 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 36,929 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 36,915 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 36,893 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 36,799 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 36,670 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 36,508 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 36,209 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,617 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged driver side mirror glass insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,851 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,970 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 33,176 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 33,176 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,339 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 31,691 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,905 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

minor scratches windscreen o/s/f zone A

n/s/f door mirror glass insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,706 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

deep cut n/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f brake caliper piston damp

scratches inside windscreen o/s/f

Fail 16 Jun 2010 29,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

deep cut n/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f brake caliper piston damp

scratches inside windscreen o/s/f

Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,154 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

scratches o/s/f windscreen inside

Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

windscreem scratches in swept area inside of car

Fail 16 Jun 2008 28,233 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

scratches windscreen [inside] zone A

Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,056 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 25,573 miles

scratches to windscreen swept area

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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N990 PLJ is a 1995 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1995 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,429 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 N990 PLJ, 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 31 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 N990 PLJ registered?

N990 PLJ is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N990 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N990 PLJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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