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H154 BMC

1990 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

198,087 mi
Last recorded198,087 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH154 BMC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 198,087 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 195,623 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 195,469 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 195,468 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 195,260 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wing has a hole due to rust

Pass 9 Nov 2021 195,074 miles

Front Front cross member corroded, but not too excess

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 195,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 194,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 194,464 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 189,664 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 189,663 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 184,929 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 184,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 180,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber soft

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber soft

Pass 16 Jul 2015 174,462 miles

All 4 Tyre's are cracking/perished and close to limits

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 168,606 miles

front no plate slightly deterioated

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 163,426 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

drive belt cracked

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2012 158,615 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 154,582 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 154,572 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 150,134 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 144,143 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 140,757 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 140,757 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 135,280 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 132,431 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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H154 BMC is a 1990 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 H154 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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H154 BMC is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 29 August 1990.

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