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H696 TGN

1990 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,155 mi
Last recorded119,155 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover 41697,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH696 TGN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 119,155 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 119,086 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate disapating

Pass 11 May 2010 109,578 miles

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

both front inner wheel rims are slightly bent

both number plates deteriorating

wiper blade condition poor

Fail 7 May 2010 107,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner wheel rims are slightly bent

both number plates deteriorating

front brake pads thickness are getting low

wiper blade condition poor

Pass 2 Apr 2009 101,897 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

inner sills, outer sills and rear wheel archres starting to rust

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

oil leak

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 7 Apr 2008 93,778 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

outer sills starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 7 Apr 2008 93,778 miles

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

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

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

front brake pads wearing low

outer sills starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2007 85,855 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 85,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 77,982 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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

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H696 TGN is a 1990 Rover 416 in Grey 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 H696 TGN, 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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H696 TGN is a 1990 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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