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H172 HJA

1991 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,525 mi
Last recorded173,525 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2006
Typical for 1991 Rover 418127,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH172 HJA
MakeRover
Model418
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2006 173,525 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 157,821 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 157,751 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

How Reliable is the Rover 418?

Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
9,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,183
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,072
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,405
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,739
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H172 HJA is a 1991 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 127,661 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 418 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 4,476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H172 HJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 35 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H172 HJA registered?

H172 HJA is a 1991 Rover 418, first registered on 20 May 1991.

Is H172 HJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H172 HJA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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