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H491 BSR

1991 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

117,686 mi
Last recorded117,686 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1991 Rover 41699,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH491 BSR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2007 117,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Both front anti roll bar link bushes deterioated.

Front inner brake discs worn.

Heavy surface corrosion to offside front sill to inner doorstep.

Offside front constant velocity gaiter perrished.

Offside rear tyre perrished.

Rear exhaust join slight blow.

Rear trailing arm center bushes perrished.

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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H491 BSR is a 1991 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 H491 BSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H491 BSR registered?

H491 BSR is a 1991 Rover 416, first registered on 4 June 1991.

Is H491 BSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H491 BSR shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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