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H127 XUV

1990 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

77,613 mi
Last recorded77,613 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH127 XUV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 77,613 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 74,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 73,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 73,066 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Anti roll bar linkage mount fractured (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 71,170 miles

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 69,894 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 68,752 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front tyres becoming bald on the inside edge

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 64,186 miles

N/S door mirror loose

N/S indicator lens damaged.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

O/S/R tyre perishing/aged cracking

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2018 64,186 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

N/S door mirror loose

N/S indicator lens damaged.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

O/S/R tyre perishing/aged cracking

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2017 63,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65r14 advise sidewall damaged nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 63,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65r14 advise sidewall damaged nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 62,934 miles

Front of sub frame below rad is very corroded

Ns front ind lamp is cracked

Ns mirror is secured by tape

Ns rear tyre sidewall is cut

Os rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Slight interaction from rear lights

Fail 28 Apr 2016 62,917 miles

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

Front of sub frame below rad is very corroded

Ns front ind lamp is cracked

Ns mirror is secured by tape

Ns rear tyre sidewall is cut

Os rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Slight interaction from rear lights

Pass 2 May 2015 61,672 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise nearside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2015 61,672 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise nearside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2014 59,665 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,414 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 59,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 59,607 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 59,607 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 23 May 2011 57,848 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 57,848 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,388 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 56,774 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 56,306 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 55,692 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 53,747 miles

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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H127 XUV is a 1990 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H127 XUV, 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 H127 XUV registered?

H127 XUV is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 10 August 1990.

Is H127 XUV safe to buy?

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