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G53 NCW

1990 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

95,884 mi
Last recorded95,884 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG53 NCW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 95,884 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 95,835 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 90,625 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,481 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 83,481 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 82,281 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 82,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 81,273 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 81,269 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2009 80,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 May 2009 80,101 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 78,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 78,956 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2007 76,844 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 76,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 74,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2006 74,655 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

oil leak

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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G53 NCW is a 1990 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 G53 NCW, 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 G53 NCW registered?

G53 NCW is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 2 May 1990.

Is G53 NCW safe to buy?

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