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YDL 3

1992 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,998 mi
Last recorded77,998 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDL 3
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 77,998 miles

General Corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 64,682 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 64,497 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 64,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All lights affected by the others (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill with in 30cm of a suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 64,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 64,276 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 63,652 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 63,652 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 63,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,782 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 62,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,344 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,916 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,374 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 60,761 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 60,761 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,658 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,429 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,925 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,755 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 54,153 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 51,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 50,155 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 48,021 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 45,234 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 42,581 miles

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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YDL 3 is a 1992 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YDL 3, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YDL 3 registered?

YDL 3 is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is YDL 3 safe to buy?

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