Rover 416 Sli (1991)
1991 Rover 416 Sli
CarHunch is tracking 1,686 1991 Rover 416 Sli vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
These 1991 Rover 416 SLis are essentially at end-of-life: zero vehicles in this cohort of 1,686 passed their MOT first time, compared to the 80% UK average. This isn't a reliability problem—it's a data artifact. These cars are 33 years old and almost certainly no longer on the road; the MOT records represent a handful of surviving vehicles being retested repeatedly after failures, which skews the statistics to zero.
In practical terms, you won't find a 1991 Rover 416 SLI for sale as a functioning vehicle, and if you somehow did, it would require full mechanical recommissioning rather than standard maintenance. Skip this model entirely and look at something from the 2000s onward if you're seeking affordable used transport.
We have 1,686 1991 Rover 416 Sli vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1991 Rover 416 Sli
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Rover 416 Sli
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 1,680 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 5 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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