Rover 416
From 942 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. and emissions levels exceed default limits. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 85 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 85 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 35 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 34 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 31 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 31 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 29 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 28 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 28 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 25 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 22 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.2% of 416 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 33.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £187.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 62% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 1998 | 73% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 1997 | 67.7% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. |
| 1995 | 73.6% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all 416s tested had between 61,619 and 106,007 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 84,879 median miles, the 416 has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Rover models
| Rover Mini | 75.8% |
| Rover 75 | 67.7% |
| Rover 25 | 68.2% |
| Rover 45 | 65.3% |
| Rover 216 | 72% |
Common questions
What is the Rover 416 MOT pass rate?
The Rover 416 has a 66.2% MOT pass rate based on 942 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Rover 416?
The most common MOT failure on the Rover 416 is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 85 failures. Other common issues include brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle..
What is the typical mileage of a Rover 416 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Rover 416 is 84,879 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 61,619 and 106,007 miles.
Buying a used 416?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 66.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £187 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 42.2% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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