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H168 BOR

1990 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,082 mi
Last recorded95,082 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH168 BOR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,082 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 95,047 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 95,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 95,067 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 95,059 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,382 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 94,382 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 92,935 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 90,581 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 90,581 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 88,582 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,582 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,624 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 86,623 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 84,321 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 84,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 81,901 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 81,901 miles

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

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

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

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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H168 BOR is a 1990 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 H168 BOR, 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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H168 BOR is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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