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H161 VGK

1990 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,128 mi
Last recorded33,128 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover 41494,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH161 VGK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,128 miles

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

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)

n/s/r lense cracked

slight knocking in steering mechanism when rocked , no play found at time of test

Fail 18 Feb 2011 33,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

n/s/r lense cracked

slight knocking in steering mechanism when rocked , no play found at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,619 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,470 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,215 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,588 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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H161 VGK is a 1990 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 94,178 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H161 VGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 36 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H161 VGK registered?

H161 VGK is a 1990 Rover 414, first registered on 21 September 1990.

Is H161 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H161 VGK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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