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H117 BMC

1990 Rover 416

Bronze Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,711 mi
Last recorded153,711 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH117 BMC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 153,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front tie bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer sill corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2014 151,990 miles

Both rear anti roll bar bushes worn.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front reg plate in poor condition.

Wipers in poor condition.

Fail 6 Sep 2014 151,948 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both rear anti roll bar bushes worn.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front reg plate in poor condition.

Wipers in poor condition.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 149,833 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate in poor condition.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear sill corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 148,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 148,336 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 145,834 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front outer drive shaft boot leaking

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2011 145,815 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front outer drive shaft boot leaking

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2010 143,540 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Front registration plate in poor condition.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 141,121 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished and cracking

both front chassis rails damaged

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2009 141,121 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished and cracking

both front chassis rails damaged

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2008 138,635 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 136,189 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 136,117 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 133,656 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 133,656 miles

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

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

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

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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H117 BMC is a 1990 Rover 416 in Bronze with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H117 BMC, 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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H117 BMC is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 14 September 1990.

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