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H359 PWF

1990 Rover 416

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,061 mi
Last recorded77,061 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH359 PWF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,061 miles

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

Oil leak

both w/wiper spindles worn

clutch worn

gearbox bearings noisy

n/s wiper blade rubber split

play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 19 Jul 2011 77,061 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both w/wiper spindles worn

clutch worn

gearbox bearings noisy

n/s wiper blade rubber split

play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,361 miles

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,100 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 73,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 71,262 miles

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

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

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

play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 29 Jul 2008 71,262 miles

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

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

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

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

play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,175 miles

nearside rear outter sill weak

offside rear tyre inner tread low

Fail 21 Jul 2006 68,506 miles

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

play in o/s s/rack end

Pass 21 Jul 2006 68,506 miles

play in o/s s/rack end

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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H359 PWF is a 1990 Rover 416 in Black 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 H359 PWF, 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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H359 PWF is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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