Rover 416
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 1,290 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
74%
Total Tests
1,290
Best Year
1993 (81%)
Years Covered
10
About the Rover 416
The Rover 416 has been tested 1,290 times in 2026 MOT data across 10 model years (1990 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1993 model is the most reliable with a 81% pass rate from 54 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 16 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Older ROVER 416s tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 3 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 122,334 miles, while the newest (1999) averages 91,109 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Rover 416 by Year
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