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H285 PAH

1990 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,132 mi
Last recorded135,132 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH285 PAH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 135,132 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 135,132 miles

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

both rear radius arm centre bushes deteriorated

corrosion starting on near side rear sill

exhaust very rusty

Pass 6 May 2010 132,514 miles

rear radius arm bushesstarting to rust and deteriorate

Fail 6 May 2010 132,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear radius arm bushesstarting to rust and deteriorate

Fail 1 May 2009 128,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 May 2009 128,913 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 126,563 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 122,403 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 119,983 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 119,983 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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H285 PAH is a 1990 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H285 PAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H285 PAH registered?

H285 PAH is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 4 August 1990.

Is H285 PAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H285 PAH shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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