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H489 XSL

1990 Rover 416

Bronze Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,064 mi
Last recorded102,064 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 XSL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 102,064 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 102,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

major oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Nov 2011 97,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside front and rear discs are corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2011 97,505 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside and offside front and rear discs are corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 92,960 miles

bonnet safety catch seized.

Fail 18 Nov 2010 92,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bonnet safety catch seized.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 87,058 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 87,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 80,728 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 80,728 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 79,278 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 79,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 78,057 miles

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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H489 XSL is a 1990 Rover 416 in Bronze with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H489 XSL, 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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What year was H489 XSL registered?

H489 XSL is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 9 August 1990.

Is H489 XSL safe to buy?

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