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H688 HDO

1990 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,445 mi
Last recorded88,445 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH688 HDO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,445 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills and floors and floor to sills slightly corroded

both rear outer arches slightly corroded

unable to check welding to nearside outer sill

Fail 7 Jun 2012 88,445 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both outer sills and floors and floor to sills slightly corroded

both rear outer arches slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 87,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 86,544 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 86,536 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 85,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 84,388 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OSF wing rusty

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 84,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OSF wing rusty

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 83,108 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 83,108 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 83,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 81,617 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 80,273 miles

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

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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H688 HDO is a 1990 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H688 HDO, 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 H688 HDO registered?

H688 HDO is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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