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H268 DGG

1990 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,598 mi
Last recorded143,598 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH268 DGG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 143,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

not much reserve travel left on parking brake

refer to section 2 overleaf

Fail 26 Nov 2009 143,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre is deterioated

not much reserve travel left on parking brake

refer to section 2 overleaf

Pass 26 Nov 2008 141,784 miles

nearside and offside rear stabilser bar bush's are deterioated

nearside front headlight bracket is broken

not much reserve travel left on parking brake

spare tyre is flat

Fail 25 Nov 2008 141,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside and offside rear stabilser bar bush's are deterioated

nearside front headlight bracket is broken

not much reserve travel left on parking brake

spare tyre is flat

Pass 17 Nov 2007 139,646 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2007 139,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2006 136,532 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 136,532 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 133,767 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 133,767 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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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H268 DGG is a 1990 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H268 DGG, 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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H268 DGG is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 14 November 1990.

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