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H279 GLK

1991 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,153 mi
Last recorded58,153 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover 41699,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 GLK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 58,153 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 57,588 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracks on both rear radius arms bushes.

nearside front outer indicator lens missing.

Pass 27 Dec 2007 56,933 miles

cracks on both rear radius arm rubber bushes.

Pass 28 Dec 2006 56,140 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers not working on fast speed

hand brake has long travel

Fail 28 Dec 2006 56,140 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers not working on fast speed

hand brake lever has long travel

Pass 30 Dec 2005 55,399 miles

play started to develop in steering rack

Fail 29 Dec 2005 55,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

play started to develop in steering rack

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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H279 GLK is a 1991 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H279 GLK, 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 H279 GLK registered?

H279 GLK is a 1991 Rover 416, first registered on 4 January 1991.

Is H279 GLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H279 GLK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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