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G252 APV

1990 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,274 mi
Last recorded167,274 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG252 APV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 167,274 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 167,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear suspension radius arm front main bushes perishing

Nearside handbrake effort lags

Pass 2 Nov 2009 165,119 miles

Offsde front and rear wheel arches starting to rust

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 161,446 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 161,446 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside handbrake effort lags slightly

Rear suspension radius arm front bushes starting to perish both sides of car

Pass 16 Nov 2007 156,161 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 156,161 miles

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

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

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

Nearside handbrake not locking road wheel on brake roller test ?

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 150,548 miles

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters startig to perish

Both rear suspension radius arm front bushes starting to perish

Nearside front wiper blade starting to split slightly one end

Pass 9 Nov 2005 146,337 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 146,337 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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G252 APV is a 1990 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 97,484 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G252 APV, 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 36 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G252 APV registered?

G252 APV is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 11 June 1990.

Is G252 APV safe to buy?

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