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H227 XYC

1991 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,690 mi
Last recorded166,690 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Rover 41699,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH227 XYC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 166,690 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 166,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/rear tyre inner wall surface cracks

Pass 26 Feb 2010 162,188 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 162,068 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 154,911 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 154,791 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 146,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 141,133 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 141,113 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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H227 XYC is a 1991 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 99,750 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 H227 XYC, 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 35 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H227 XYC registered?

H227 XYC is a 1991 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H227 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H227 XYC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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